Who Can And Cannot Take Azithromycin

Who can take azithromycin

Most adults and children can take azithromycin.

Who may not be able to take azithromycin

Azithromycin is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

ever had an allergic reaction to azithromycin or any other medicine
liver or kidney problems
heart problems, including irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia)
ever had diarrhoea when you have taken antibiotics before
myasthenia gravis - azithromycin can make the symptoms of this muscle-weakening condition worse
diabetes - azithromycin liquid contains sugar

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