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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
NOTICE: This Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) is intended for persons living in Australia. azithromycin Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) summary The full CMI on the next page has more details. If you are worried about using this medicine, speak to your doctor or pharmacist. 1. Why am I taking Zithromax? Zithromax contains an active ingredient azithromycin. Zithromax is used to treat infections in different parts of the body caused by bacteria. For more information, see Section 1. Why am I taking Zithromax? in the full CMI. 2. What should I know before I take Zithromax? Do not take Zithromax if you (or your child) have ever had an allergic reaction to azithromycin or other antibiotics that are the same type, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of the CMI. Your doctor will know which antibiotics are the same type as Zithromax. Zithromax tablets contain lactose, the oral suspension contains milk products and high level of sugars. Talk to your doctor if you (or your child) have kidney, liver or heart problems including abnormalities of the rhythm; muscle weakness; low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood; take any other medicines; if you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. For more information, see Section 2. What should I know before I take Zithromax? in the full CMI. 3. What if I am taking other medicines? Some medicines may interfere with Zithromax and affect how it works. A list of these medicines is in Section 3. What if I am taking other medicines? in the full CMI. 4. How do I take Zithromax? Your doctor will decide how much Zithromax you or your child should take, it will depend on the type of infection, or child's bodyweight. More instructions can be found in Section 4. How do I take Zithromax? in the full CMI. 5. What should I know while taking Zithromax? Things you should do Tell your doctor if the symptoms of the infection do not improve within a few days or they become worse; you have chest pain; shortness of breath; dizziness; severe diarrhoea; sore white mouth or tongue; you have vaginal itching or discharge; you become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor about the need for additional method of contraception. Tell your doctor immediately if during treatment with Zithromax your baby develops irritability with feeding or starts vomiting. Tell any other doctor or dentist you visit that you (or your child) are taking Zithromax. For more information on "Things you should do" can be found in Section 5 in the full CMI. Things you should not do Do not stop taking this medicine or lower the dosage without checking with
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