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Is azithromycin (7day zpack) ever prescribed for strep?

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Yes: Zithromax (Zpak, azithromycin) is usually effective against strep throat germs, so surely a doctor somewhere has prescribed a 7-day course for treating strep throat. The usual course of Zithromax for strep throat is 5 days, but taking another 2 days should not cause any problems.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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