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Male. 25. diagnosed with urethritis and mycoplasma genitalium, given clarithromycin 250 2 x per day for 14 days. is this dose high enough to cure?

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Dr. Harold Mandel answered

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Ok range: The standard doses of Clarithromycin for adults are 250-500 mg orally every 12 hours for 7-14 days or Extended release: 1,000 mg orally once daily for 7 days. Therefore the dose you are taking falls within the standard dose range. Best of luck with your health!

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Answered 6/19/2019

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A member asked:

Male. 25. diagnosed with urethritis and mycoplasma genitalium, given clarithromycin 250 2 x per day for 14 days. is this dose high enough to cure?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Mandel answered

Dr Hegab and 6 doctors agreed

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