ALTHROCIN 500mg Tablet

WHAT IS ERYTHROMYCIN?

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that slows the growth of sensitive bacteria or kills them by reducing the production of important proteins required by the bacteria to thrive. It is prescribed for the treatment of several types of bacterial infections.

Erythromycin is sold under various trade names, some of which are Ery-Tab, Eryped, and Althrocin (made by Alembic).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ERTHROMYCIN:

Do not take Erythromycin antibiotic medicine (Ery-Tab, Eryped, Althrocin) if you have a known allergy to it, or if you are also using cisapride, dihydroergoatmine, ergotamine, or pimozide. These medicines can interact with Erythromycin producing dangerous or life-threatening heart rhythm disorders. Consult your doctor about this.

Prior to taking Erythromycin, notify your doctor if you have liver disease, myasthenia gravis, a heart rhythm disorder, a history of Long QT syndrome, or low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood. Your doctor will decide if it is safe for you to take this medicine on top of these conditions.

You must strictly complete the full course of Erythromycin antibiotic as directed by your doctor. Your symptoms may subside even before your medication gets over. Skipping or discontinuing the medicine halfway will lead to relapse of your infection which can be drug resistant and difficult to treat with common antibiotics.

A common side effect of antibiotic medicines is diarrhea. If you have a watery or bloody diarrhea after taking an antibiotic, stop taking it and seek medical attention right away. This can be a sign of a new infection.

Erythromycin is an FDA pregnancy category B drug. It is not expected to harm an unborn baby if taken while being pregnant. This medicine can pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby. You must consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breast feeding.

BEFORE TAKING ERYTHROMYCIN:

Before taking Erythromycin (Ery-Tab, Eryped, Althrocin), consult your doctor and discuss about the precautions and other details about this medicine. Do not take this medicine without a doctor’s prescription.

HOW SHOULD I TAKE ERYTHROMYCIN?

Take Erythromycin strictly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not make any changes in using the medication without his or her advice. All medications come with a patient leaflet. Follow the instructions in them if you have any doubt. However, remember that your doctor’s advice overrides everything else.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I MISS A DOSE OF ERYTHROMYCIN?

Don’t miss a single dose of Erythromycin. But if you do miss a dose for some reasons, take it as soon as your remember it. However, forget about the missed dose if the time for the next dose is near. Don’t take multiple doses close to each other to compensate for the missed dose as that will lead to extra medicine in your body at one time which can be harmful

WHAT IF I OVERDOSE?

Get immediate medical attention in case of an overdose or call the poison helpline at 1-800-222-1222.

WHAT SHOULD I AVOID WHILE TAKING ERYTHROMYCIN?

Antibiotic associated diarrhea is a common side effect of any antibiotic medicine. Do not use any diarrhea medicine without your doctor’s advice.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALTHROCIN 500MG:

COMMON

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Stomach Pain Or Cramps
Appetite Loss, Or Mild Heartburn

SERIOUS

Joint Pain Or Swelling
Unusual Fatigue
Hearing Problems
Yellowing Of Skin Or Eyes
Dark Urine
Change In Amount Of Urine

RARE

Persistent Diarrhea
Abdominal Or Stomach Pain/Cramping
Blood Or Mucus In Your Stool

ERYTHROMYCIN DOSING INFORMATION:

Erythromycin dosage may depend on a range of factors like seriousness of the condition, age, sex, or drug allergies among a host of several other factors.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS:

There are a lot of other medications that can interact with Erythromycin. Let your doctor know if you use any of these medications: other antibiotics, bromocriptine, alfentanil, cilostazol, colchicine, cyclosporine, digoxin, methylprednisolone, sildenafil, tacrolimus, theophylline, vinblastine, alprazolam, triazolam, blood thinners, carbamazepine, heart or blood pressure medicines, or anti arrhythmic medicines.

However, these are not all the medications that can interact with Erythromycin. You must inform your doctor about all other medicines which you may be using.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

USES OF ALTHROCIN TABLET

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

BENEFITS OF ALTHROCIN TABLET

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Althrocin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ALTHROCIN TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Althrocin

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea

HOW TO USE ALTHROCIN TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Althrocin 500 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

HOW ALTHROCIN TABLET WORKS

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

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Althrocin 500 Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Althrocin 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Althrocin 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Althrocin 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Althrocin 500 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Althrocin 500 Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Althrocin 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Althrocin 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALTHROCIN TABLET?

If you miss a dose of Althrocin 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.