Generic Zithromax

Teva Pharmaceuticals, Pliva, and Sandoz are a few of the companies that manufacture generic Zithromax (azithromycin). The generics are sold in a number of strengths and forms. A few of the available strengths of Azithromycin tablets include 250 mg, 500 mg, and 600 mg. Among the strengths of the oral suspension form of the drug are 100 mg/5 mL and 200 mg/5 mL.
 

Can I Buy Generic Zithromax?

Zithromax® (azithromycin) is a prescription medication that has been licensed to treat several conditions. Some uses for Zithromax include the treatment of bacterial infections, such as:

 

 

 

Zithromax is manufactured by Pfizer and has come off-patent, making it available as a generic.
 

Available Strengths

Generic Zithromax is sold under the names Azithromycin tablets and Azithromycin oral suspension.
 It comes in a number of different strengths, including:
 
  • Azithromycin 250 mg tablets
  • Azithromycin 500 mg tablets
  • Azithromycin 600 mg tablets
  • Azithromycin 100 mg/5 mL oral suspension -- each teaspoon (5 ml) containing 100 mg of azithromycin
  • Azithromycin 200 mg/5 mL oral suspension -- each teaspoon (5 ml) containing 200 mg of azithromycin.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD