Azithromycin

Pregnancy & gynaecology-specific. Every dose row is source-referenced; verify against institutional protocols.

AzithromycinMacrolide

Regimens checked: 2026-10-17. Each indication has its own preparation, limits and safety checks.

Azithromycin: indication-specific regimens
Indication	Dose	Route	Frequency	Duration / preparation	Maximum	Monitoring / cautions
Recommended CDC regimen for chlamydia in pregnancy CDC · 2021 STI guidelinechecked	1 g	Oral	Once	Single dose; test-of-cure at approximately 4 weeks and retest at 3 months · Two 500 mg tablets (or four 250 mg tablets) taken together; check formulation instructions. Persistent vomiting requires reassessment	1 g for this single-dose regimen	Monitor Partner treatment, adherence/retained dose, symptoms; do not test NAAT too early after treatment Contraindications / cautions Macrolide allergy; QT prolongation, electrolyte disturbance or interacting QT-prolonging drugs need review

Pregnancy safety

Safe

Lactation

Compatible