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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Clear from your system before starting therapy with either Zithromax or Bactrim.Zithromax is contraindicated in people who have had jaundice or liver problems caused by taking azithromycin (the active ingredient). Similarly, Bactrim shouldn't be used by those suffering from severe liver disease and kidney disease without dose adjustment under close monitoring.How much do Zithromax and Bactrim cost?For the brand name versions of these drugs:The price for a package of six Zithromax (Azithromycin) 250 mg tablets averages around $40, which works out to about $6.67 per tablet. Since the usual dosage is two tablets on day one and then one tablet daily for four days, this results in an average cost of approximately $13-$20 depending on your prescribed dose.The price for twenty Bactrim DS (double strength - 800mg/160mg) tablets is about $30, resulting in a cost of roughly $1.50/day if you are taking it twice daily as commonly prescribed.Thus, if you're in need of short-term treatment with antibiotics and are comparing costs between Zithromax and Bactrim based solely on their generic prices at common dosages, Bactrim would be less expensive on a per-day basis.However, when considering generic forms:Generic Azithromycin can be found priced at around $10 for six 250 mg tablets or approximately $2/day using the same dosage pattern as above.A similar quantity and strength of generic Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim) may range from about $4 to $15 depending largely upon location and pharmacy used, working out to approximate costs between $.20 - $.75 per day assuming typical twice-daily usage.The decision between these medications should not only rest on cost but more importantly effectiveness against the specific bacteria causing infection along with consideration towards any potential side effects or drug interactions each might pose. Always consult with your healthcare provider before starting new medication regimes.Popularity of Zithromax and BactrimAzithromycin, available under the brand name Zithromax, was estimated to have been prescribed to about 48.7 million people in the US in 2019. Azithromycin is an antibiotic used for a wide variety of bacterial infections and accounted for just over 17% of macrolide prescriptions (a class of antibiotics) in the United States.On the other hand,
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