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Single daily dose: Azithromycin capsules (250 mg) should be taken at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.
Children over 45 Kg body weight and adults, including elderly patients: The total dose of Azithromycin is 1500 mg which should be given over three days (500 mg once daily). In uncomplicated genital infections due to Chlamydia trachomatis, the dose is 1000 mg as a single oral dose.
Over 45 Kg: Dose as per adults.
Renal failure: No dose adjustment is necessary in patients with mild to moderate (GFR 10-80 mL/min) or severe (GFR < 10 mL/min) renal impairment.
Hepatic failure: Since Azithromycin is metabolized in the liver and excreted in the bile, the drug should not be given to patients suffering from severe liver disease. No studies have been conducted regarding treatment of such patients with Azithromycin.
