How to take azithromycin for mycoplasma pneumonia in children

Azithromycin can be taken with warm water, chewed, taken separately, with food, and observed after taking azithromycin. Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that is mainly used to treat mycoplasma pneumonia, chlamydial pneumonia, bronchiolitis and other diseases.

1. Take it with warm water

Azithromycin needs to be taken with warm water, which can prevent food from affecting the absorption of the drug, so that the drug can better exert its effect.

2. Chew and take

Azithromycin may remain in the mouth, and if swallowed directly with water, the drug may lose its effect, so azithromycin can be chewed before taking it to reduce irritation to the mouth.

3. Take it separately

Azithromycin is more effective when taken on an empty stomach because there will be food in the stomach after a meal, which may affect the absorption of the drug, thus reducing the effectiveness of the drug, so it can be taken after a meal.

4. Take with food

Azithromycin can be taken with food when taken and generally does not affect the effect of the drug. However, after eating, it is necessary to wait about half an hour before taking it, so as not to affect the absorption of the drug by food.

5. Observe after taking

After taking azithromycin, there may be adverse reactions such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, etc., if the symptoms are mild, generally do not need special treatment, if the symptoms are more severe, it is recommended to stop the drug in time and go to the hospital for medical treatment.

People who are allergic to azithromycin should not take it to avoid allergic reactions. When taking azithromycin, it is necessary to take care to avoid drinking alcohol to avoid adverse reactions and damage to the body.