Erythro 500mg Tablet
Omega Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
90.00

NOTICE: unsafe with : Alcohol

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Erythromycin (500mg)

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

Erythro 500mg Tablet 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

Erythro 500mg Tablet 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

Erythro 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

SAFE
Kidney
SAFE

Erythro 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erythro 500mg 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.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

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

Erythromycin   500mg

Uses of Erythro Tablet
Erythro 500mg Tablet 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 Erythro 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. Erythro 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Erythro Tablet works
Erythro 500mg Tablet 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 Erythro Tablet
Erythro 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 Erythro.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Q. Is it penicillin?
Erythromycin is not penicillin

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

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

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