Official Answer. Yes, you could halve the pill if you needed to. It doesn’t have any extended release coating. There is a suspension available as well, just in case you need a small dose.

Can I dissolve azithromycin in water?

Azithromycin is a water-insoluble drug, with a very low bioavailability. In order to increase the solubility and dissolution rate, and consequently increase the bioavailability of poorly-soluble drugs (such as azithromycin), various techniques can be applied.

Can you crush azithromycin into water?

Likewise, it would be fine to crush up and dissolve the azithromycin in a drink, as long as it doesn’t contain any calcium or magnesium. If you decide to take the azithromycin in a drink, I would make sure that you use a small volume of liquid to make sure that you drink the entire dose.

Can you crush an antibiotic pill?

Do not crush or chew the extended-release tablet. Swallow the pill whole, or break the pill in half and take both halves one at a time. Tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing a whole or half pill.

Can you dilute azithromycin?

Azithromycin reconstituted solution can be diluted according to the instructions and compatible solutions for infusion, indicated in Section 6.6 Special precautions for disposal and other handling. This medicinal product must not be mixed with other medicinal products except those mentioned in Section 6.6.

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