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Adults: Upper respiratory tract infections, including sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, otitis media, and lower respiratory tract infections including bronchitis, pneumonia, skin and soft tissue infections: The usual adult dose is 500 mg of Azithromycin (as dihydrate) once daily for 3 days. 1 dose/tablet before meals or 2 hours after meals.
An alternative to this dosage schedule is taking 2 capsules of Azithromycin 250 mg given as a single dose for the first day, followed by 1 capsule of Azithromycin 250 mg daily in the next 4 days.
Sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: The prescribed dosage is 1000 mg of Azithromycin (as dihydrate).
4 capsules of Azithromycin 250 mg or 2 tablets of Azithromycin 500 mg given as a single dose.
The single dose of 2 g may be given for uncomplicated gonorrhea (4 tablets of Azithromycin 500 mg tablets).
Children: Over 14 years (Over 45 kg): The dose is as for adults.
Or as directed by the physician.
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