Azithromycin Capsule 250 mg Dosage/Direction for Use

Recommended Dose: Pharyngitis or Tonsillitis: Usual dosage: 500 mg single dose on first day, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5.
Acute sinusitis: Usual dosage: 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Acute for exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: Usual dosage: 500 mg once daily for 3 days.
Alternative dosage: 500 mg single dose for first day, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5.
Mild to moderate community-acquired pneumonia (CAP): Usual dosage: 500 mg single dose on first day, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5.
Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections: Usual dosage: 500 mg single dose on first day, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2-5.
Urethritis or cervicitis: Uncomplicated chlamydial infection: Usual dosage: 1 g single dose.
Gonorrhea caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Usual dosage: 2 g single dose.
Chancroid: Usual dosage: 1 g single dose.
Disseminated infections caused by Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection: Usual dosage: 500-600 mg/day once daily in combination with ethambutol (15 mg/kg once daily).
Mode of Administration: For oral administration, can be taken with or without food.