Erythromycin 500 Mg

Description Of ERYTHROMYCIN 500 MG

Erythromycin  500 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.

ERYTHROMYCIN 500 MG Chemical Name

Erythromycin

ERYTHROMYCIN 500 MG Manufacturer

Pfizer Ltd

Uses of ERYTHROMYCIN 500 MG

• Pneumonia
• Ear Infection
• Bronchitis
• Pertussis
• Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Fever

What is ERYTHROMYCIN 500 MG?

Erythromycin Stearate tablet is a help to treat certain bacterial infections which includes mild to intermediate upper respiratory tract infections such as inflammation of the tonsil, throat, voice box, and cavities around the nasal passages, pus-filled pocket behind the tonsil, and secondary epidemic in influenza. It is also used to treat lower respiratory tract infections such as inflammation of the windpipe, severe inflammation of the lining of airways of the lungs , pneumonia, pneumonia of newborn baby, damaged airways of the lungs, outer ear,, eye infections such as inflammation of the eyelid  and inflammation of the eye of the newborn and oral infections such as gum inflammation and painful gums infection.

How ERYTHROMYCIN 500 MG working

Erythrocin 500 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins needed by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and detain the infection from spreading.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you memorize. Skip the missed one if it's time for the next dose. Avoid taking a twice dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

In case of overdose, stop using this drug and provide monitoring with supportive care to such patients. Stomach emptying should be performed by cleaning out the contents of the belly.

Adverse effects

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

Precautions And Warnings

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

The use of this drug may change the liver enzyme. An increase in the liver enzyme levels is seen in patients receiving Erythromycin Stearate.

Storage

Store Erythromycin Stearate Tablet below 30°C (86°F). Keep this medicine away from children and pets.