Azithromycin 500 mg is a commonly prescribed antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

What it’s used for

Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is often prescribed for:

• Respiratory infections (bronchitis, pneumonia)
• Throat infections (like tonsillitis)
• Ear infections
• Skin infections
• Certain sexually transmitted infections (e.g., chlamydia)