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Erythromycin
Updated on : February - 2012
Latest prescription information about Erythromycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Erythromycin
Pronunciation : er ith roe mye' sin
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Infectives
ICD Code : Y41.8
Trade Name(s): India- Acnebenz Gel, Acnederm Lotion, Acnederm Oint, Acnelak-Z Lotion, Acnet Cream, Acrub Lotion Lotion, Althrocin Drops, Althrocin Kid-Tab, Althrocin Liqd, Althrocin Tab Chewable Tab, Althrocin Tab Dispertab, Althrocin Tab, Aritomycin Tab, Calthrox Oint, Calthrox Susp, Calthrox Tab, Citamycin P-Tab, Citamycin Tab, E.E.S. 400 Tab, Eltocin P-Tab, Eltocin Susp, Eltocin Tab, Eltocin-Br Tab, Eltocin-Ds Tab, Elucin Cream, Elucin Susp, Elucin Tab, E-Mycin Tab, Erase Tab, Eroate Syr, Eroate Tab, Ero-B Syr, Erocyn Jr-Tab, Erocyn Liqd, Erocyn Tab, Erolcid Tab, Eroma Tab, Eromed Gel, Eromed Lotion, Eromed Tab , Eromed Tab, Ery Tab, Eryacne Gel, Erycin Dispertab, Erycin Tab, Erycip Film-Coated Tab, Erypal Susp, Erypal Tab, Erysia Oint, Erysoft Tab, Erysoft-Kid Tab, Eryspans Cap, Eryster Tab, Erythrocin Drops, Erythrocin Granules, Erythrocin Susp, Erythrocin Syr, Erythrocin-Ft Tab, Erythrokem Syr, Erythrokem Tab, Erythrolar Tab, Erytop Cream, Erytop Lotion, Etomin P-Tab, Etomin Susp, Etomin Tab, Floramycin Tab, Gery Oint, Inderyth Tab, Okamycin Cream, Relithrocin Tab, Restomycin Fc-Tab, Thromycin Syr, Thromycin Tab, Tpact Oint. International- ERY-C, Ery-Tab, Erythromycin Base Filmtab, PCE Dispertab. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, diphtheria, legionnaires' disease, pertussis etc. It slows or stops bacterial cell growth. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated to patients who are taking terfenadine or astemizole and hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : PO- Aults: The usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours taken one hour before meals. Child: The usual dosage is 30 to 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, yellowing of the skin or eyes, colitis, stomach problems, irregular heartbeat, blood disease porphyria, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. * It may aggravate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis. * Monitor liver function, kidney function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Most Frequent - Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15°C to 30°C), and in an airtight container. |
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