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Generic:
Erythromycin
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Tablet
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At a glance

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is effective in respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lung, and skin infections. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting protein synthesis. It should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after meals). Complete the full course as prescribed to prevent recurrence. In Bangladesh, it is available under brand names like Althrocin, Eromycin, etc.

Indications

Bacterial infections (Respiratory tract infections, Skin infections, Soft tissue infections, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Acne, Rheumatic fever, Bacterial endocarditis prophylaxis).

Dosage

Adult Dose: Adults: Usually 250 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg every 12 hours. May increase up to 4 g/day, according to severity of infection. Upper respiratory tract infections of mild to moderate severity: 250 to 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 days. Lower respiratory infections of mild to moderate severity: 250 to 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 days. Respiratory tract infections due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae: 500 mg 6 hours for 5 to 10 days, treat severe infections for up to 3 weeks. Skin and soft tissue infections of mild to moderate severity: 250 to 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 days. Pelvic inflammatory diseases (PID), acute due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae: 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 to 14 days. Urogenital infection during pregnancy caused by Chlamydia trachomatis: 500 mg 4 times daily for 7 days or 250 mg 4 times daily for 14 days. Urethral, endocervical or rectal infections, uncomplicated: 500 mg 4 times daily for 7 days or 250 mg 4 times daily for 14 days. Non-gonococcal urethritis: 500 mg 4 times daily for at least 7 days. Neisseria gonorrhoeae: Uncomplicated urethral, endocervical or rectal infections and in penicillinase producing N. gonorrhoeae(PPNG): 500 mg 4 times a day for 7 days. Early syphillis (primary, secondary or latent syphillis of < 1 year duration): 500 mg 4 times a day for 14 days. Severe or chronic diarrhoea: 500 mg 4 times a day for 7 days. Rheumatic fever: 250 mg 2 times daily. Bacterial endocarditis: 1 g 2 hours prior to procedures, then 500 mg 6 hours after initial dose. Acne: 500 mg twice daily for 3 months reduced to 250 mg twice for 3 months. Hepatic Impairment Use caution Child Dose: Children: PO 50 mg/kg/day q6–8h Renal Dose: Renal Impairment Dose adjustment not necessary

Side effects

Common: • Vomiting • Nausea • Abdominal pain • Diarrhea

Precautions & warnings

[SAFE] Erythromycin does not usually affect your ability to drive. Your doctor has prescribed Erythromycin to cure your infection and improve your symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat. Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Erythromycin. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stop taking Erythromycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

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