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How do i properly take 1g of azithromycin powder says 60ml of water don't have a way to measure that can i just take with regular cup of water?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

15mL=1 tablespoon: 1 teaspoon (the smaller spoon) is equal to 5ml and 1 tablespoon is equal to 15ml, so 4 tablespoons would equal 60ml. Hopefully you have spoons in your home or can get your hands on one to measure out the water for proper mixing. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/11/2017

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2 oz of water.: Is 60ml, shake and mix thoroughly.

Answered 3/23/2014

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