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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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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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

Answered 1/20/2020

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A member asked:

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.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

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