Does azithromycin 250 mg treat chlamydia?

Does azithromycin 250 mg treat chlamydia?

You are being given one kind of medicine: Take azithromycin (“Zithromax” is another name for azithromycin) to cure chlamydia. Azithromycin is a very safe medicine.

What is azithromycin 500mg used to treat chlamydia?

Azithromycin is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved antibiotic used to treat genital chlamydia. It works to cure chlamydia by stopping the bacteria from multiplying.

Can normal people take azithromycin?

Azithromycin can be taken by adults and children. It isn’t suitable for some people. To make sure azithromycin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: had an allergic reaction to azithromycin or any other medicines in the past.

What Stds do azithromycin treat?

Azithromycin is the recommended treatment for chlamydia, nongonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis. It is also used in the recommended dual therapy for gonorrhea. Alternative regimens for chlamydia, nongonococcal urethritis, and cervicitis are outlined in the 2021 STI Treatment Guidelines.

Can I take azithromycin if I think I have chlamydia?

Chlamydia infection is easily treated with the medicine azithromycin (also known as Zithromax). People with Chlamydia infection may not know they have it because they have no signs or symptoms. Your sex partner has given you azithromycin (pills) medicine or a prescription for azithromycin medicine.

Can you crush azithromycin for chlamydia?

Swallow the capsules whole – do not break, chew, or crush the capsules. If you take it with food you are less likely to feel sick.

How can I treat chlamydia without going to the doctor?

Chlamydia can only be cured with antibiotic treatment. Home remedies for chlamydia can’t cure the infection, though some may offer minor relief of symptoms as you complete the entire course of antibiotics. Prompt treatment can help you avoid serious complications.

Can I buy azithromycin over the counter uk?

It is a branded medication and contains the active ingredient azithromycin. Zithromax is prescription medication and you cannot buy it over the counter. Azithromycin is no longer recommended as a treatment for Chlamydia so we no longer offer it as part of our chlamydia service.

Can Chlamydia pills be crushed?