Who can and cannot take azithromycin

Most adults and children can take azithromycin.

Azithromycin is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• ever had an allergic reaction to azithromycin or any other medicine
• liver or kidney problems
• heart problems, including irregular heartbeats (arrhythmia)
• ever had diarrhoea when you have taken antibiotics before
• myasthenia gravis – azithromycin can make the symptoms of this muscle-weakening condition worse
• diabetes – azithromycin liquid contains sugar