Take it exactly as prescribed by your clinician
Follow the directions on your prescription label
Common Z-Pak dosing is 2 tablets on day 1, then 1 tablet daily on days 2 through 5
Take it with or without food
Take it at the same time each day
Swallow tablets with water
Do not skip doses
Do not take extra doses
Finish the full course unless your clinician tells you to stop
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose
Do not take two doses at the same time
Tell your clinician about all other medicines you take
Seek medical help if you have trouble breathing, swelling, or a severe rash