"Z-Pack" 5 day antibiotics and the pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 09-20-2006
"Z-Pack" 5 day antibiotics and the pill
1
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 5:14pm
This is a related question to the larger antibiotics/pill discussion. I was recently on a 5-day 'z-pack' of azithromycin. I understand that although i only take it for 5 days, it stays in the blood stream for another 7-10 days after the 5 days are up. It's the recommendation to use back-up for 7 full days after antibiotics are finished, but does this also apply to this kind of 5-day treatment? I always use a back-up method, but want to know if after the 7 days i can feel more at ease that 'in the clear.' Thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sun, 01-07-2007 - 8:03pm

Hi nycurious, welcome!


      Jill