Was azithromycin in my system long enough to treat chlamydia after throwing up?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 2, 2023.
When taking conventional tablets or oral suspension the peak serum level occurs at approximately 2 hours.
If you did not start vomiting until after this period, then the azithromycin will be absorbed regardless of your vomiting episodes.
For more information see : https://www.drugs.com/monograph/azithromycin.html
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