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Should Medication For Infection Be Prescribed For 7 Days?

hi..my doctor prescribed albothyl suppositories for me good for 3 consecutive days and 2 tabs 500 mg azithromax as a single dose. I m a bit cynical about it the dosage/prescription. I thought, if it s for infection, 7 days will be the right duration for medication.
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Hello,

Azithromycin is given for 5 to 7 days however in sexually transmitted diseases its given as single dose of 1000 mg (2 tabs of 500 mg).

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Wajahat Baig, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Should Medication For Infection Be Prescribed For 7 Days?

Hello, Azithromycin is given for 5 to 7 days however in sexually transmitted diseases its given as single dose of 1000 mg (2 tabs of 500 mg). Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Wajahat Baig, Internal Medicine Specialist