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Ortholate P (100 mg) (Erythromycin) Drug Price and Information

Erythromycin (Ortholate P (100 mg)) 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.

Ortholate P (100 mg)

  Tablet  
Oyster Labs Limited
Generic : Erythromycin
 17.70
100mg
10 Tablets
Price Updated on August 8, 2019
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Drug information on Ortholate P (100 mg) (Erythromycin) from Oyster Labs Limited

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Medical condition(s) for which Ortholate P (100 mg) may be prescribed

Acne
Asthma

Dosage & When it is to be taken (Indications)

PO- Adults: 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.

Side effects of Ortholate P (100 mg)

Most Frequent : Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite.

How to use Ortholate P (100 mg)?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

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When Should Ortholate P (100 mg) not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to patients who are taking terfenadine or astemizole and hypersensitivity.

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Warnings and Precautions for Ortholate P (100 mg)

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.

Other Precautions for Ortholate P (100 mg)

Avoid excess dosage.

Storage Conditions for Ortholate P (100 mg)

Store it at controlled room temperature (15°C to 30°C), and in an airtight container.



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