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Can two 500mg tablet of azithromycin be finely crushed and mixed in food water juice or mixed drink and still work to treat chalamydia answer for each?

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Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

Yes: Yes. Can be crushed. It comes in liquid as well.

Answered 7/25/2016

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes: Should not be a problem to crush and mix in water or juice. "mixed drink" meaning alcoholic beverage--not wise in general. Try the water / juice route, then drink (responsibly) later.

Answered 12/21/2018

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Dr. Troy Ross answered

Specializes in Occupational Medicine

Yes to both: Azithromycin is very effective for treating chlamydia and there are powdered forms.

Dr Cunningham agreed

Answered 12/29/2020

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A member asked:

Can two 500mg tablet of azithromycin be finely crushed and mixed in food water juice or mixed drink and still work to treat chalamydia answer for each?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Christopher Nicora answered

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Dr Cunningham agreed

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