<h1 style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 2.4em; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; color: var(--iq-title-text); letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Does the Z Pack Really Cure a Cold?</h1>
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<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Despite its name, the Z pack does not cure colds. This is because viruses are the cause of most colds. In fact, the best way to combat a cold is to prevent it in the first place.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">There are several different antibiotics available that can treat a variety of bacterial infections. A common type of antibiotic is called azithromycin. Azithromycin is an oral antibiotic, and it can be taken as an injection or as an oral tablet.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Azithromycin is a member of the macrolide-type family of antibiotics. Azithromycin is used for treating a wide variety of conditions, such as strep throat, ear infections, and pneumonia.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">When taking the Z pack, it is important to complete the entire prescribed course. Incomplete treatment can lead to the infection returning, or make future infections harder to fight.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">Azithromycin is also linked to an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. The FDA has issued a warning about the drug, urging healthcare providers to consider the risks of abnormal electrical activity in the heart.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The Z-pack is a five-day regimen of prescription antibiotics. It includes six 250 milligram Zithromax tablets. Each of these pills is divided into daily doses, which should be taken exactly as prescribed. Azithromycin can be taken orally, but it is not recommended for use by nursing mothers or pregnant women.</p>
<p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: #585858; font-family: Poppins, sans-serif; letter-spacing: 1px; background-color: #ffffff;">The Z-Pack is a relatively inexpensive antibiotic. It can cost less than $20 for one blister pack at many pharmacies. However, you should speak with your doctor before using the product, as there are precautions you should take.</p>