Prescription

Antibiotic (Macrolide)

Azithromycin

Last reviewed April 2026

Who is this for?

What is this drug?

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that works by stopping bacteria from growing and multiplying in your body, helping your immune system fight off the infection.

What is it used for?

Chest infectionscough and catarrh caused by bacteriatyphoidsore throatear infectionsskin infectionssexually transmitted infections like chlamydia and gonorrheaeye infections

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A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.

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