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Medicines azithromycin dihydrateQuestion & answer

azithromycin dihydrate · Medicine question

Can tablets or capsules be crushed or opened?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 18 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Selected product information says to swallow them whole. Ask a pharmacist about oral suspension if swallowing solid forms is difficult.

Sources for this answer

Azithromycin 250mg film-coated tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Zithromax 250 Capsules — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Zithromax 200mg/ 5ml Powder for Oral Suspension — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.

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