How many days can you take azithromycin for a urinary tract infection?

Urinary tract infection take azithromycin a few days can not be sure, according to the patient’s clinical symptoms and response to treatment to make a comprehensive judgment. Urinary tract infection treatment cycle usually takes about 3 to 14 days, specific need to follow the doctor’s instructions. The time to take azithromycin for urinary tract infections can not be determined, subject to the infection of the pathogen is sensitive to azithromycin, the severity of the disease, personal constitution and other factors, there are individual differences. If the urinary tract infection only manifests as a lower urinary tract infection such as acute cystitis, the medication is usually used for about 3 days; if it is an upper urinary tract infection (acute pyelonephritis), the treatment cycle usually takes about 2 weeks. Azithromycin can be used for respiratory tract infections and urethritis caused by sensitive bacteria, mycoplasma and chlamydia. Adverse reactions include diarrhea, loose stools, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. It is contraindicated in those who are allergic to the product and those with hepatic insufficiency. Therefore, people with urinary tract infections should consult a regular hospital and choose the medication according to their condition under the guidance of a doctor, and should not blindly use the medication on their own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.