Zithromax Alternatives Compared
| Zithromax | Mucinex | Azithromycin Dose Pack |
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| Zithromax azithromycin | Mucinex guaifenesin | Azithromycin Dose Pack azithromycin |
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Zithromax is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of different infections and it appears to have better tissue penetration and tolerability than similar antibiotics, such as erythromycin. Zithromax... View more |
Mucinex is an expectorant that helps thin mucus allowing it to be more easily cleared by coughing. Side effects are few; however, anecdotally, sleeplessness may be a problem if Mucinex is taken late... View more |
Prescribed for Bacterial Infection, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Babesiosis, Bartonellosis, Bronchitis, Cervicitis, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infection, COPD - Acute, Cystic Fibrosis, Gonococcal... View more |
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| More about Zithromax (azithromycin) | More about Mucinex (guaifenesin) | More about Azithromycin Dose Pack (azithromycin) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
Prescription only |
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Zithromax has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 127 ratings on Drugs.com. 63% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Mucinex has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 99 ratings on Drugs.com. 55% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
Azithromycin Dose Pack has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 64 ratings on Drugs.com. 48% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
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Common side effects include: diarrhea, loose stools, nausea. See the full Zithromax side effects document. |
See the full Mucinex side effects document. |
See the full Azithromycin Dose Pack side effects document. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View all Zithromax prices and generic prices |
View all Mucinex prices and generic prices |
View all Azithromycin Dose Pack prices and generic prices |
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| Other azithromycin brands include: Azithromycin Dose Pack, Z-Pak | Other guaifenesin brands include: Air Power, Allfen Jr, Altarussin, Altorant, Amibid LA, Anti-Tuss, Aquamist, Balminil Expectorant, Beechams Veno's Expectorant, Beechams Veno's for Kids Chesty Cough, Benadryl Chesty Forte, Benylin E, Bidex-400, Breonesin, Bronchoril, Buckley's Chest Congestion, Calmylin Expectorant, Diabetic Expectorant, Diabetic Tuss, Diabetic Tussin Chest Congestion, Diabetic Tussin Mucus Relief, Dristan Chesty Cough, Dristan Chesty Cough Guaiphenesin, Drituss G, Duratuss G, Family Meltus Chesty Coughs, Fenesin, Fenesin IR, Fenex-LA, G Bid, Ganidin NR, Genatuss, GG 200 NR, GG-Cen, Giltuss Children's EX Expectorant, Giltuss EX Expectorant, Glytuss, Gua-SR, Guaiatussin, Guaibid-LA, Guaifen NR, Guaifenesin LA, Guaifenex G, Guaifenex LA, Guiacough, Guiadrine G-1200, Guiatuss, Help I Have Chest Congestion, Hill's Balsam Chesty Cough, Humavent LA, Humibid, Humibid E, Humibid Pediatric, Humigen LA, Hytuss, Junior Meltus Chesty Coughs with Catarrh, Junior Meltus Colour and Sugar Free Expectorant, Lemsip Cough Chesty, Mucaplex, Mucinex Children's Chest Congestion, Mucinex for Kids, Mucinex Maximum Strength, Mucobid-LA, Organ-1 NR, Refenesen Chest Congestion Relief, Robafen, Robitussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Rompe Pecho EX, Scot-Tussin Expectorant, Siltuss DAS, Siltussin DAS, Siltussin DAS-NA, TabTussin 400, Tussin Expectorant, Tussin Mucus + Chest Congestion, Xpect View more | Other azithromycin brands include: Z-Pak, Zithromax | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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53 hours |
1 hour |
53 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with Zithromax:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 333 drugs are known to interact with Azithromycin Dose Pack:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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November 01, 1991 |
July 12, 2002 |
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