Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How many mg of azithromycin should i take a day for a cold?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Not recommended: If you have ba cold Azithromycin is not indicated. Azithromycin does not work for viruses which a cold is.
Answered 6/24/2014
5.2k views
Azithromycin & URI?!: Colds are viral. Azithromycin is an antibiotic. Taking an antibiotic will not treat a cold. Please do not use an antibiotic unless it is prescribed to you for a bacterial infection. If you think you have more than a cold, please see your physician.
Answered 6/24/2014
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Azithromycin, Claritin (loratadine) d, and Advil cold and sinus- is it dangerous to take all these at once?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Scratch vagina now burns so bad I'm takin azithromycin to kill bacteria but keeps burnin I take cold shower but still in pain?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it ok to take Zithromax 250mg and 2 Advil (ibuprofen) cold and sinus tablets?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can I take Advil cold and sinus (night) and Nasonex (mometasone) for a cold and sinus pains while taking azythromycin for a sinus infection?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Is it okay if a take only 1 Azithromycin 500mg once a day?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
My doctor give me 500 mg of azithromycin and told me to take it 3 times a day for 5 days but there's 21 pills ...It was for a cold.
I am taking azithromycin for cough and cold. But it now working .. its 3rd day and no effect.. can i take amoxicillien ?
Is it safe to take Advil Cold & Sinus while taking Azithromycin? Thanks so much!
I am taking Azithromycin and methylprednisolone for a sinus infection. Can I take OTC cold medicine to manage symptoms while waiting for the prescription medications to take effect?
If I am taking trivora and I have a sore throat and cold can I take azithromycin or cipro (ciprofloxacin)? Will it interfere with my birth control?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
