Azithromycin take three stop four principle is azithromycin’s half-life of up to 35 ~ 48 hours, after three days in a row, the residual drug effect in the body can be maintained until four days later. However, azithromycin different dosage forms of different uses, it is recommended that patients according to their own situation, under the guidance of the doctor reasonable use of medication.
Azithromycin is mainly used for lower respiratory tract infections such as bronchitis and pneumonia caused by sensitive bacteria; skin and soft tissue infections; acute otitis media; upper respiratory tract infections such as sinusitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis; and urethritis and cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis or non-multiple resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Adverse reactions to Azithromycin include symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, pruritus, and rash.
Use of the drug should be noted that it is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to azithromycin, erythromycin, other macrolides or ketolactones. Azithromycin is contraindicated in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic insufficiency, and should be used with caution in pregnant and lactating women.
In addition, the efficacy of azithromycin in pediatric otitis media or community-acquired pneumonia less than 6 months of age, in pediatric pharyngitis or tonsillitis less than 2 years of age, and in elderly patients is unknown.
If you need to use Azithromycin, it is recommended to consult a medical professional.