Zithromax Dispersible
Zithromax Dispersible is azithromycin 100mg in tablets that dissolve in water, used for bacterial infections of the chest, throat, ears, skin and genitals.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100mg | 10 tablets | $17.00 | $1.70 |
| 100mg | 20 tablets | $17.00 | $0.85 |
| 100mg | 30 tablets | $23.70 | $0.79 |
| 100mg | 60 tablets | $42.00 | $0.70 |
| 100mg | 90 tablets | $55.80 | $0.62 |
| 100mg | 120 tablets | $64.80 | $0.54 |
| 100mg | 180 tablets | $81.00 | $0.45 |
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Azithromycin
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 100mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Bacterial infections
- Therapeutic Class
- Macrolide antibiotic
- Pharmacological Class
- Macrolide
- Minor Side Effects
- Diarrhoea, Nausea
- Moderate Side Effects
- Abdominal pain, Vomiting
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store in a cool, dry place.
- Drug Interactions
- Theophylline, Warfarin
What you will receive
Zithromax Dispersible is the originator brand name, made by Pfizer. We use it to identify the medicine; the pack you receive is a generic equivalent, not the original Zithromax Dispersible.
- The same active ingredient (Azithromycin) at the same strength.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
FAQ
What pack sizes does Zithromax Dispersible come in?
Zithromax Dispersible comes as 100mg tablets in packs of 10 up to 180. This is generic azithromycin, not the original Zithromax Dispersible. Each page lists the price per tablet in Hong Kong dollars, and larger packs cost less per tablet.
How does Zithromax Dispersible reach Hong Kong?
You can choose tracked courier, which takes 5 to 9 business days with online tracking, or standard airmail at 14 to 21 business days, untracked. Payment is by Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure encrypted page, or with Bitcoin and Ethereum.
What is another name for azithromycin?
Zithromax Dispersible is a brand name of azithromycin, which is also sold as Azee, Azikind, Azithral and Zmax. Here, azithromycin can be bought online as generic Zithromax Dispersible, and also as azithromycin tablets. These are generics, not the original brand.
What is the difference between Zithromax Dispersible and Zithromax?
Both contain the same antibiotic, azithromycin. Zithromax comes as ordinary tablets in 100mg, 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg, while Zithromax Dispersible is a 100mg tablet that breaks up in water. If swallowing tablets is the awkward part, the dispersible version is the one to pick.
How do you take a dispersible azithromycin tablet?
Put the tablet in a small glass of water, stir until it disperses, then drink the whole glass straight away. Do not chew the tablet dry and do not mix it in advance for later — once it is in water, the dose should be taken within a short time.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Zithromax Dispersible?
There is no specific interaction between azithromycin and alcohol, so an occasional drink is unlikely to cause trouble. Heavy drinking can make nausea, stomach pain and dizziness worse, and the course is easier to finish comfortably if you keep alcohol light while you take it.
How long is a course of Zithromax Dispersible?
Most courses are short. Three days of once-daily dosing is common for chest, throat and skin infections, and some infections clear with a single larger dose. The length depends on what is being treated, so finish the course rather than stopping when you feel better.
Can I take Zithromax Dispersible with antacids or indigestion remedies?
Antacids containing aluminium or magnesium can reduce how much azithromycin your body absorbs. Leave a gap of a few hours between the antacid and your dose of Zithromax Dispersible so the two do not meet in the stomach.
About Zithromax Dispersible
A 100mg azithromycin tablet that dissolves in water
Zithromax Dispersible is azithromycin 100mg in a tablet made to break up in water. Stir one into a small glass of water and drink it straight away — a help when swallowing a tablet whole is awkward. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic: it blocks the protein-building machinery inside bacteria so they cannot multiply, which halts the spread of the infection while your body clears the rest.
What it is used for
Bacteria are the target. Bronchitis and pneumonia, sore throats and sinus infections, ear infections, infected skin and urethritis (inflammation of the urinary channel, often from a genital infection) are the usual reasons for prescribing azithromycin. A cold or flu will not respond to it, because viruses are not bacteria, and taking an antibiotic anyway only trains the bacteria in your body to resist it.
How to take it
Each day's dose is a single tablet stirred into water, taken at about the same time every day, with or without a meal. A course is short, often just a few days, and its length is set by the infection. Quitting early because you feel fine can leave a few bacteria behind, and survivors are the ones that go on to resist treatment. If you take an antacid containing aluminium or magnesium, leave a few hours between it and the azithromycin, since it cuts how much gets absorbed. Keep each tablet in its blister until needed.
Side effects
Most people who get side effects get an upset stomach: nausea, diarrhoea, stomach pain, vomiting or a headache. These pass when the course finishes. A few reactions are more serious: swollen lips, tongue or throat with trouble breathing, a blistering rash, a pounding or irregular heartbeat, or bad stomach pain that will not go away all need urgent attention, and so does yellowing of the skin or eyes, which points to the liver. Azithromycin can also disturb heart rhythm, more so with other drugs that do the same, and it can boost the effect of warfarin.
The other azithromycin listings
Zithromax Dispersible is the 100mg dispersible tablet. Azithromycin covers 250mg, 500mg and 1000mg in standard tablets, and Zithromax runs from 100mg to 1000mg in the same ordinary form. The antibiotic is identical across all three; the form and the strengths differ. A larger tablet suits a single big dose, while 100mg gives a smaller step and dissolves for anyone who would rather not swallow a tablet. The azithromycin ingredient page sets out the whole range.
Sources
- Azithromycin: MedlinePlus Drug Information — National Library of Medicine
- Pneumonia: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment & Prevention - American Lung Association — American Lung Association