What is azithromycin used for?
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that is commonly used for the following infections caused by certain bacteria.
Lung infections (e.g., bronchitis, pneumonia)
Throat infections (e.g., pharyngitis, tonsillitis)
Sinus infections
Skin infections
Ear infections in children
Certain sexually transmitted infections
Infection that affects female reproductive organs called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Certain infections in people with HIV/AIDS