Erythrocin 500 mg Tablet

Uses

Erythromycin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bacterial infections. It is generally used in treatment of infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

Side Effects

• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhoea
• Dry skin
• Flatulence
• Irritation
• Itching
• Loss of appetite
• Nausea
• Stinging sensation
• Vomiting

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Erythromycin, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Erythromycin is to be taken empty stomach.

How it works

Erythromycin is an antibiotic that improves the condition by stopping synthesis of necessary proteins required by bacteria to carry out its important functions. Therefore, it prevents the bacteria from growing, and helps prevent the infection from spreading to

Faqs

Q. Is Erythromycin/althrocin/erythrocin/erycin an antibiotic?
Erythromycin belongs to class of medications called macrolide antibiotics

Q. Is it penicillin?
Erythromycin is not penicillin

Q. Does Erythromycin have sulfa in it?
Erythromycin does not contain sulfa

Q. Is Erythromycin used for sinus infection, pink eye, strep throat, UTI, bladder infection, tooth infection, ear infection, chest infection or tonsillitis?
Erythromycin can be used to treat sinus infection, pink eye, strep throat, UTI, bladder infection, tooth infection, ear infection, chest infection or tonsillitis. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Is Erythromycin and azithromycin the same?
Erythromycin and azithromycin belongs to same class of drugs, however they differ in their some of the indications

Q. Is Erythromycin safe?
Erythromycin is safe if it used as prescribed by the doctor.

Q. Is Erythromycin over the counter drug?
Erythromycin is not an over the counter drug. It is a prescription drug

Q. Can I take Erythromycin with paracetamol, ibuprofen, methotrexate or vitamins?
Interaction is not observed, when Erythromycin is taken with paracetamol, ibuprofen and vitamins however do consult your doctor before use. Drug interaction may occur when methotrexate is taken with Erythromycin

Q. Does Erythromycin cause gas, weight gain, and drowsiness?
Erythromycin may cause gas, weight gain and drowsiness.

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