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If i took 2 500mg of azithromycin and throw up an hour later after taking it and eating, should i be fine or should i redose ?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Medicine: After 30 minutes vomiting should not eliminate pills/capsules, at 60 min you should be fine. Call your prescriber and let him/her know

Answered 12/17/2020

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