GP and surgeon, Dr Shane Charles (MBBS, MRCS, PgDip SEM) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat several bacterial infections. '.

If you think Azithromycin is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

What is Azithromycin?

Azithromycin 500mg

Azithromycin is a treatment for Chlamydia. It is one of a group of antibiotics known as macrolides, used to treat bacterial infections such as Chlamydia.

How does Azithromycin work?

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by bacteria. Azithromycin works by killing the bacteria, as it contains macrolide antibiotics.

What are the benefits of taking Azithromycin?

Despite the fact that Chlamydia can often have no symptoms, it’s important to be checked and treated quickly. When left untreated, the infection can spread and cause further inflammation, and sometimes can even lead to infertility.

Treating the infection with Azithromycin is quick and simple and prevents the infection from being spread to more people.

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Azithromycin patient information leaflet.

How do I use Azithromycin?

Azithromycin is a prescription-only medication. Always follow the advice of your doctor and read the patient information leaflet provided in the medication packet.

The tablets should be taken as a single daily dose and should be swallowed with a drink of water, with or without food.

What is the dosage for Azithromycin?

Azithromycin contains the active ingredient of azithromycin (as azithromycin monohydrate), in doses of either 250mg or 500mg per tablet/capsule. Your doctor will know which dose is suitable for the condition you are trying to treat. Although Chlamydia is its main use, Azithromycin can also be used to treat other ailments (as it’s an antibiotic).

When treating Chlamydia, the dose is 1000mg taken as a single dose for one day only. When treating anything else, it could be administered over 3 or 5 days; your doctor will be able to advise.

If you forget to take your Azithromycin tablet then you should take it as soon as you remember. If you are taking it for longer than a single dose, and it’s nearly time for your next one then do not double up to make up for the forgotten dose.

If you take more Azithromycin than you should, then you should contact a doctor or pharmacist immediately as the effects can include hearing loss (reversible), nausea and diarrhoea.

Is Azithromycin a treatment for Chlamydia?

There are two common medications to treat Chlamydia. One is doxycycline, the other is azithromycin. Your doctor will prescribe the best medication for your personal circumstances. Azithromycin takes up to 7 days to work on chlamydia (NHS, 2021).

Is Azithromycin available over the counter?

No, Azithromycin is not available over the counter (OTC). Azithromycin is a prescription-only medication, as such, our online prescription service can help prescribe you azithromycin if it is indicated after reviewing your situation. Please note, all requests for supply of prescription medications are subject to an online clinical consultation and the decision to prescribe will be made by a registered doctor.

You can safely buy Azithromycin online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation with a GMC registered doctor before your order will be supplied. The online consultation will ensure that Azithromycin is the right medication for your medical condition.

• What is Azithromycin?