Erythrokem 125mg Syrup
Alkem Laboratories Ltd

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In-stock 60 ml in 1 bottle
20.22

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

Erythrokem 125mg Syrup 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

Erythrokem 125mg Syrup 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

Erythrokem 125mg Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Erythrokem 125mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erythrokem 125mg Syrup 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

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

Erythromycin   125mg

Uses of Erythrokem Syrup
Erythrokem 125mg Syrup 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 Erythrokem Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Erythrokem 125mg Syrup is to be taken empty stomach.

How Erythrokem Syrup works
Erythrokem 125mg Syrup 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 Erythrokem Syrup
Erythrokem 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 Erythrokem.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q. Is it penicillin?
Erythromycin is not penicillin

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

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

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