Althrocin 250 Mg

Description Of Althrocin 250 MG

Althrocin 250 MG Tablet is a macrolide antibiotic which is used to treat infections of the lungs, throat, ear, etc. caused by bacteria. This drug is not recommended for use in case of a common cold, flu, or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

Althrocin 250 MG Chemical Name

Erythromycin

Althrocin 250 MG Manufacturer

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Uses of Althrocin 250 MG

Pneumonia

Ear Infection

Bronchitis

Pertussis

Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Fever

What is Althrocin 250 MG?

Althrocin 250 is a macrolide antibiotic prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, diphtheria, legionnaires disease, pertussis, etc. It slows or stops bacterial cell growth. This medication is not prescribed for use in case of a regular cold or other viral infections since it is active against infections caused by bacteria only.

How Althrocin 250 MG working

Althrocin 250 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and detain the infection from spreading.

Dosage

Missed Dose

The missed dose should be taken as soon as eventual. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next specific dose. Do not use extra drug to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the health care physician in case of an overdose.

Adverse effects

• diarrhea
• eating disorder
• inflammation of the pancreas
• nausea

Precautions And Warnings

Before you use Althrocin 250 Tablet, tell your doctor if you are allergic to it or its ingredients. Your health care physician may prescribe an alternative medicine and update your medical records to record this information.

Before you use Althrocin 250, tell your doctor of your medical history including diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile bacteria. The treatment with Althrocin 250 alter the microorganisms that live in the intestine resulting in the overgrowth of C.difficile bacteria. The incidence of mild to probably fatal diarrhea associated with Clostridium difficile has been reported to occur within 2 months of the use of antibacterial agent.

Althrocin 250 Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Be careful while driving or doing any other activity that needs you to be alert. The consumption of alcohol with Althrocin 250 Tablet can make you feel more sleepy.

Storage

You should store Althrocin 250 Tablet below 30°C. Store the tablet away from the reach of seed and pets