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I was wondering should azythromycin 500mg be taken before food or after food for throat infection?
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Either: Azithromycin (except zmax) can be taken with or without food, but food reduces stomach upset. Zmax should be taken on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal since food reduces its absorption.
Answered 6/24/2014
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