I am having sore throat and was prescribed azithromycin, i took 250mg of azithromycin on day 1 and in the evening when i read the instructions, it says to take 500mg should i take other 250mg now or take 500mg on day 2?
Wrong dossage of azithromycin on day 1 took only 250mg?
Question posted by ind007 on 5 June 2017
Last updated on 5 June 2017 by Windchimes123
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Windchimes123
5 June 2017
Hi Ind,
Bestpup gave you perfect advice.
You are getting the full dose on day #1.
If I may add my two cents...
Just to review (in addition to your pharmacis's direction) :
- Drink a full glass of water with the pill.
- It can be taken on a full or empty stomach. Tolerability is reported more successful with food.
- If you are taking the Extended Release, take it on an empty stomach.
One hour before meals or two hours after eating.
- It's important to take it at the same time every day.
- The most frequent side effects are -
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and headaches. Do NOT use any OTCs for upset stomach because it may interfere with the med absorption.
- No matter how you are feeling, take the entire course of medication until finished.
- Write down the name of the medication. If a doctor asks you in the future what antibiotics you have taken
You will know.
Best wishes
:-)
bestpup
5 June 2017
Still on day one, right?
Take the second pill now & tomorrow take the antibiotic (azithromycin) as it was written exactly.
Take care
bestpup
ind007
5 June 2017
Ok i took second tablet 250 mg now (11PM) after 12 hours of 1 tablet 25mg for day, hope this is ok
and will continue as prescribed from day 2
ind007
5 June 2017
Ok i took second tablet 250 mg now (11PM) after 12 hours of 1 tablet 250mg for day 1 (total 500mg in 12hours), hope this is ok
and will continue as prescribed from day 2
bestpup
5 June 2017
Because you took your second antibiotic azithromycin later than expected it would be a good idea to drink plenty of water to make sure tonight's pill and especially tomorrow's pill's get into your system ASAP.
ind007
5 June 2017
Thanks a lot will drink as much as possible
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