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Today, we bring you the price of azithromycin in Ghana. Welcome to Ghana’s biggest information portal, Ghana Insider.
All other information you need to know about azithromycin are also elaborated in this post.
You might be an individual, medical student, nurse, pharmacy technician who need to know more about this drug. That is why we have researched into the pricing, indications, contraindications, side effects and dosage to give you the best and accurate information on time.
NB: it is advised that you visit the nearest health center (hospital, clinic) when you are sick. Do not self-medicate or use over the counter drugs. Thank you.
What is azithromycin?
Azithromycin also known as Zithromax is an antibiotic that works as a bacteriostatic and bactericidal in susceptible bacteria. Bacteriostatic means that it is capable of inhibiting the growth of bacteria whiles bactericidal means it is capable of killing susceptible bacteria.
Uses of Azithromycin
As clearly stated above, it is an antibiotic used in managing/treating bacterial diseases in humans. This article focuses on azithromycin price in Ghana. Details on its usage and how it works is beyond the scope of this article.
Now let’s have a look at how much Azithromycin is sold in Ghana.
Azithromycin price in Ghana 2021
As at the time of writing this article, azithromycin costs GHC
The price may differ depending on the following factors:
- Manufacturer (Different pharmaceutical companies in Ghana)
- Location
- Amongst others
Any side effects
Some patients have reported the following side effects after the usage of azithromycin.
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Vertigo
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
- Nausea
- Dyspepsia
- Vomiting
- Melena
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Flatulence
- Angioedema
- Vaginitis
Where to buy azithromycin
In Ghana, you can buy azithromycin from any pharmacy near you. To purchase Zithromax Azithromycin 250 mg – 6 capsules, you must have a prescription from your doctor or medical professional.
Some pharmacies work 12 hours whiles others work 24 hours. See 24-hour working pharmacies HERE.
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