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Will azithromycin still work if you were to have diarrohea or vomit about 3 hours after taking the dose?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

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Yes: Diarrhea would not affect its absorption. The stomache will empty in 1-2 hours so vomitting 3 hours after taking pills will not affect their absorption.

Answered 7/4/2018

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A member asked:

Will azithromycin still work if you were to have diarrohea or vomit about 3 hours after taking the dose?

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