Azithromycin — Drug Interactions, Alcohol & Pregnancy Guide

Last reviewed: · Source: US FDA drug label database

About Azithromycin

Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with a long half-life (68 hours), allowing short treatment courses (often 3-5 days). It carries a mild QT prolongation risk. Widely used for chlamydia (single 1g dose) and chest infections.

Also sold as: Zithromax, Azithrocin

Drug class Macrolide antibiotic
Used for Chest infections, Chlamydia, Skin infections, Ear infections
Max adult dose 500mg once daily for 3-5 days (most indications); 1g single dose for chlamydia
OTC in UK Prescription only

Azithromycin and Alcohol

🟡 USE WITH CAUTION

Avoid alcohol with azithromycin — alcohol impairs immunity and recovery from infection, and may worsen stomach upset.

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