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Patient InformationZITHROMAX (Zith-roe-maks)(azithromycin)TabletsZITHROMAX(azithromycin)Oral SuspensionRead this Patient Information leaflet before you start taking ZITHROMAX and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.What is ZITHROMAX?ZITHROMAX is a macrolide antibiotic prescription medicine used in adults 18 years or older to treat certain infections caused by certain germs called bacteria. These bacterial infections include:•acute worsening of chronic bronchitis•acute sinus infection•community-acquired pneumonia•infected throat or tonsils•skin infections•infections of the urethra or cervix•genital ulcers in menZITHROMAX is also used in children to treat:•ear infections•community-acquired pneumonia•infected throat or tonsilsAzithromycin should not be taken by people who cannot tolerate oral medications because they are very ill or have certain other risk factors including:•have cystic fibrosis•have hospital acquired infections•have known or suspected bacteria in the blood•need to be in the hospital•are elderly•have any medical problems that can lower the ability of the immune system to fight infectionsZITHROMAX is not for viral infections such as the common cold.It is not known if ZITHROMAX is safe and effective for genital ulcers in women.It is not known if ZITHROMAX is safe and effective for children with ear infections, sinus infections, and community-acquired pneumonia under 6 months of age.It is not known if ZITHROMAX is safe and effective for infected throat or tonsils in children under 2 years of age.Who should not take ZITHROMAX?Do not take ZITHROMAX if you:•have had a severe allergic reaction to certain antibiotics known as macrolides or ketolides including azithromycin and erythromycin.•have a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction that happened with the use of azithromycin.What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking ZITHROMAX?Before you take ZITHROMAX, tell your healthcare provider if you:•have pneumonia•have cystic fibrosis•have known or suspected bacteremia (bacterial infection in the blood)•have liver or kidney problems•have an irregular heartbeat, especially a problem called "QT prolongation"•have a problem that causes muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis)•have any other medical problems•are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if ZITHROMAX will harm your unborn baby.•are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. ZITHROMAX has been reported to pass into breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while you take ZITHROMAX.Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you are giving ZITHROMAX to a young child (less than 6 weeks of age) and he or she vomits or becomes
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