Azithromycin dosage

[jack_10]

I received unprotected oral sex 10 days ago and decided to speak to a G.P. for STI screening.  He noticed some irritation around the tip of my penis and gave me some cream for this.  He also prescribed me a week of Augmentin Duo for a separate streptococcyl infection of my throat.
I asked him if he would prescribe me treatment for gonorreah and chlamydia whilst I wait for the results as I am going out of my mind with worry.  He advised against this but gave me a prescription of Azithromycin, with 500mg dosage twice a day for three days.  In all my research online, I have read that the recommended dosage is 1g of Azithromycin taken once.  Is the dosage I was prescribed as effective?

[Vance2335]

It might be, it does seem a little light but it could clear a STD up if you had it. Best thing is always wait for tests. And I think this is why the Dr went light on the dosage.

[auntiejessi]

1 gm of azith will cure chlamydia.  You are taking 1 gm for 3 days - you don't need that much.

Aj

[jack_10]

Would it be unadvisable for me to start the course with a 1g of Azithromycin and then finish the course as normal to be on the safe side?

[Vance2335]

Sorry Jack I misread what you wrote. As AJ said the dosage will cure chlamydia. But with oral sex chlymida is not a concern, gonorrhea could be but it is a small risk.

At this point I might not even start the medication and wait for the tests.

[jack_10]

Thanks Aj, my concern was that a 500mg dose twice a day wouldn't be as strong as a single 1g dose.  Does your advice mean that the dosage I was prescribed should be sufficient, i.e. 2 x 500mg doses per day for 3 days, rather than 1 x 1g dose?

[auntiejessi]

If you want to cure chlamydia or NGU, take 1 gm at one time.  You don't need the rest of it.

Aj

[jack_10]

Will 1g Azithromycin also treat gonorreah?

[auntiejessi]

No, you need a shot of a different med to cure gonorrhea.

Aj