What is Azithromycin Dihydrate: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Azithromycin Dihydrate overview

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  • Azithromycin Dihydrate

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What is Azithromycin Dihydrate used for?

Azithromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. Azithromycin prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis. Azithromycin belongs to a group of medications called macrolide antibiotics. Azithromycin is a generic medication also available under the brand names Zithromax, AzaSite, and Zmax. The drug company Pfizer first released Zithromax in the US in 1991. Azithromycin is a very commonly prescribed antibiotic.

What form(s) does Azithromycin Dihydrate come in

What are common Azithromycin Dihydrate doses?

  • Bottle 1GM of

How to take Azithromycin Dihydrate

What to do if you miss a dose of Azithromycin Dihydrate

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