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  • 24 Years
  • 29/01/2025

I accidentally took a 500mg azithromycin tablet thinking it was an anti-allergic medicine. Should I continue taking it for the full 3-day course, or is it okay to stop now and not take any more?

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stop the taking medicine

Answered 04/07/2025

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