Question 1

can i crush up the zithromax 500mg tablets and take them that way?

Accepted Answer

Azithromycin crush: Yes the tablets can be crushed and mixed with water or food.  As well it can be put through a feeding tube.  It does not taste the best, however!  would mix it with something to mask the taste (applesauce, pudding or the like).

Question 2

can i crush 2 500mg tablets of sustained release zithromax and put it in a fruit smoothie and drink it? i have a hard time swallowing large pills.

Accepted Answer

Nope.: I would not crush it, as you are changing how available the medication is in your system... more may be introduced into your bloodstream at one time than through gradual digestion.  Consider liquid versions of the antibiotics if swallowing is difficult.

Question 3

hi, can i make a jelly with jelly cubes and boiling water, and mix in crushed azithromycin (zithromax) 
will it still be effective? i struggle swallowing tablets, and mixed with juice it tastes too bitter.

Accepted Answer

Still effective.: I believe azithro comes in a bubble gum flavored elixir.

Question 4

could zithromax be crushed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: it can!  Be cautious though, to make sure you actually take ALL of the pieces.

Question 5

how long after the last zithromax pill is taken can alcohol be consumed?

Accepted Answer

IT WILL DECREASE THE: Effect a bit, so you may want to refrain until after you are done.

Question 6

i took a 250mg zithromax tablet by accident an 42 mins early out of the 5 day pack i took it at 748 bc i thought it was 830 and realized i messed up ?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Each dose of azithromycin remains in  your system for 10 days. Also, you can safely take 4 or even 8 times this dose all at once, with no harm except maybe some transient nausea or cramping. There is absolutely no need to be so precise in dose timing. Take it at roughly the same time each day (+/- 4 hours) then don't worry about it.

Question 7

can zithromax be crushed up and put in to food? the single does 1g treatment.

Accepted Answer

Yes..: Yes, you may crush the tablets.

Question 8

if i can't swollow my zithromax 500mg tablets can icrush them up an put them in milk?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Medicines can be swallowed if you put you head down to your neck and this technique prevents choking. Putting you head back, opens the windpipe and causes panic and choking. If you swallow potato chips then a pill should be fine.

Question 9

i was using zithromax single dose powder will zithromax 500mg tablets do the same thing how many should i take for chlamdyia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Take 4 tablets of 500 mg, for a total of 2,000 mg.

Question 10

i have to take zithromax for a sinus infection and was wondering if they could be crushed?

Accepted Answer

Zithromax : Zithromax tablets can be crushed or cut to make them easier to swallow. Remember to take the recommended dose that was prescribed for you.  I can't guarantee it will taste good. Good luck.

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Can i crush up the zithromax 500mg tablets and take them that way?

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Can i crush 2 500mg tablets of sustained release zithromax and put it in a fruit smoothie and drink it? i have a hard time swallowing large pills.

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Hi, can i make a jelly with jelly cubes and boiling water, and mix in crushed azithromycin (zithromax) will it still be effective? i struggle swallowing tablets, and mixed with juice it tastes too bitter.

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Could zithromax be crushed?

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How long after the last zithromax pill is taken can alcohol be consumed?

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I took a 250mg zithromax tablet by accident an 42 mins early out of the 5 day pack i took it at 748 bc i thought it was 830 and realized i messed up ?

A member asked:

Can zithromax be crushed up and put in to food? the single does 1g treatment.

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If i can't swollow my zithromax 500mg tablets can icrush them up an put them in milk?

A member asked:

I was using zithromax single dose powder will zithromax 500mg tablets do the same thing how many should i take for chlamdyia?

A member asked:

I have to take zithromax for a sinus infection and was wondering if they could be crushed?

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