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Is Z-Pack Effective At Treating Chlamydia?
Posted on
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Thu, 14 Sep 2017
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Thu, 5 Oct 2017
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Question : I am taking a z-pack for an infection. If I have Chlamydia will that clear it up?
Brief Answer:
it should treat the chlamydia , the dose is slightly different however
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It should treat chlamydia, if it is present.
Chlamydia is typically treated with azithromycin 1 g stat (only one dose of 1g is needed).
The z pack has the same medication though the dose is slightly different usually either 500 mg or 250 mg and for a longer period of time.
The change in dosing may affect effectiveness, true cure would not be known unless you test after, if you wish
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
it should treat the chlamydia , the dose is slightly different however
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It should treat chlamydia, if it is present.
Chlamydia is typically treated with azithromycin 1 g stat (only one dose of 1g is needed).
The z pack has the same medication though the dose is slightly different usually either 500 mg or 250 mg and for a longer period of time.
The change in dosing may affect effectiveness, true cure would not be known unless you test after, if you wish
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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