Can you crush azithromycin pills in soda

Question 1

I have to take 2x 500mg azithromycin tablets at once but i struggle taking pills and always choke. i usually crush pills up and take it with food or water but ive read its not as effective. what do you recommend i mix it while its still effective?

Answer

Unless it is a time release tablet, breaking or crushing it will not interfere with its effectiveness.

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Question 2

I have 4 pills of azithromycin which is 1000mg dose. can i crush it up and put it in soft foods ? i didnt have an option to get liquid form online?

Answer

Why are you taking this? Has it been prescribed? Please do not take azithromycin without a prescription from a doctor who is treating you for infectio... Read More

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It will taste very bitter but will work just fine. Just be sure you swallow the full dose within about 30 minutes. (One condition accounts for almost ... Read More

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Question 3

Hi doctors. if i crush azithromycin and drink it with a smoothie, is the effect of the pill going to be the same?

Answer

Yes: but a liquid form is already available. Indeed, the majority of doses of it in the pediatric population is as a powder you mix up with water (keep in ... Read More

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Question 4

Aloha doctors! i have a hard time swallowing pills and was told to take 2 of the 500mg azithromycin pills. so i crushed it and mixed it into water. i was wondering if thats okay?

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Yes, no problem. It will work fine.

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Question 5

I was prescribed 2 500mg azithromycin tablets 1 time use for chlamydia and i crushed them and put them in capsules and took them that way but a little bit of the powder was left and little bit fell out most of the pill fit will it still work properly?

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Chlamydia: The 1000 mg dose is not exactly rocket science and there is a good possibility that you have taken enough of the prescribed dose. I believe that you ... Read More

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Question 6

Can i crush azithromycin in put into my drink? i am currently 24 weeks pregnant. my doctor prescribed me the pills but i would rather mix with a drink

Answer

Ask your MD: Please ask the MD who gave you the Azithromycin to obtain the best result.

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Question 7

Call recently diagnosed with chlamydia i am not able to take the pill. what can i mix with crushed up azithromycin pills to take it?

Answer

Milk will not prevent absorption of the azithromycin. See your GYN physician for guidance, as chlamydia may cause scarring in the Fallopian tubes whi... Read More

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Question 8

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.

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 t... Read More

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Question 9

Can i mix azithromycin powder in soda ?

Answer

You should take with water. Soda may affect the effect of Azithromycin.

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Question 10

Can i mix his liquid azithromycin in soda? he has sensory issues and this is our third medication and 9th attempt at hiding his medication in 4 days.

Answer

2 yo and antibiotics: is the issue taste?? - if so certainly soda will help mask it - my only concern might be the carbonation - flat soda might be better. Some p... Read More

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Can you crush azithromycin pills in soda

I have to take 2x 500mg azithromycin tablets at once but i struggle taking pills and always choke. i usually crush pills up and take it with food or water but ive read its not as effective. what do you recommend i mix it while its still effective?

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I have 4 pills of azithromycin which is 1000mg dose. can i crush it up and put it in soft foods ? i didnt have an option to get liquid form online?

Hi doctors. if i crush azithromycin and drink it with a smoothie, is the effect of the pill going to be the same?

Aloha doctors! i have a hard time swallowing pills and was told to take 2 of the 500mg azithromycin pills. so i crushed it and mixed it into water. i was wondering if thats okay?

I was prescribed 2 500mg azithromycin tablets 1 time use for chlamydia and i crushed them and put them in capsules and took them that way but a little bit of the powder was left and little bit fell out most of the pill fit will it still work properly?

Can i crush azithromycin in put into my drink? i am currently 24 weeks pregnant. my doctor prescribed me the pills but i would rather mix with a drink

Call recently diagnosed with chlamydia i am not able to take the pill. what can i mix with crushed up azithromycin pills to take it?

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.

Can i mix azithromycin powder in soda ?

Can i mix his liquid azithromycin in soda? he has sensory issues and this is our third medication and 9th attempt at hiding his medication in 4 days.

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