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How does Zithromax work?
Even if someone has manifested the same symptoms as you did, do not give this drug to them. Make sure to consult with your doctor regarding the use of Zithromax and the right dosage. If taken improperly this drug may damage your health. Zithromax may be taken with or without food. Taking the drug without food may lead to mild stomach upset in some cases. The recommended dose of Zithromax for adults is two 250 mg tablets on the first day in cases of lung and skin infections and then one 250 mg tablet taken for 4 more days. The recommended dose for preventing mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections in HIV-positive patients is 1,200 mg taken once weekly. The usual dose of Zithromax (liquid suspension) for children is calculated according to body weight. When used in treating otitis media (middle ear infection) in children, a short course of treatment (less than 5 days) may be used.
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Zithromax makes part of the group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Its purpose is to fight bacteria and treat bacteria-related infections. Its most common use is treating ear infections (e.g., otitis media), throat infections, lung infections (e.g., pneumonia) and skin infections. It is also used for preventing mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections in HIV-positive patients.