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Azithromycin: information and online medical consultation
Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. In Portugal, it requires professional evaluation and, when applicable, a medical prescription. We do not sell medications nor guarantee their prescription.
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Certain bacterial respiratory infections.
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Some sexually transmitted infections.
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Other infections when the doctor confirms the indication.
What should be checked before
It does not work for viruses such as the cold or flu. Interactions, allergies and cardiac history should be reviewed before prescribing.
If you experience difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or tongue, fainting, confusion or serious worsening, call 112.
Symptoms and diseases
Sources: INFARMED INFARMED medicine database · MedlinePlus — medications. General information; Consult the authorised leaflet and always follow the medical indication.