Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT
Ipca Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablet dt in 1 strip
16.25

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Erythromycin (125mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
CAUTION
Alcohol
CAUTION

Taking Erthromycin with alcohol may cause minor drug interactions which may not be clinically relevant in all patients.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT 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.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

Erythromycin   125mg

Uses of Eltocin Tablet DT
Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used in infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and soft tissues, windpipe and lungs (pneumonia).

How to use Eltocin Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is to be taken empty stomach.

How Eltocin Tablet DT works
Eltocin Kid 125mg Tablet DT is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhoea, Allergy.

Expert advice for Eltocin Tablet DT
Eltocin will cure your infection and improve symptoms. It may cause an upset stomach. If this happens to you, take it with food. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. 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. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Eltocin.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q. Is it penicillin?
Erythromycin is not penicillin

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

Q. Is Eltocin used for sinus infection, pink eye, strep throat, UTI, bladder infection, tooth infection, ear infection, chest infection or tonsillitis?
Eltocin 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 Eltocin safe?
Eltocin is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Eltocin over the counter drug?
Eltocin 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 Eltocin cause gas, weight gain, and drowsiness?
Eltocin may cause gas, weight gain and drowsiness.

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