Erythrocin 250mg Tablet (Erythromycin)

ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of respiratory system (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grows in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET should only be taken if advised by your doctor.  It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for best results. ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET should not be consumed more than the recommended dose, to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion. Allergic reaction such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if allergic reaction becomes severe.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problem (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare case, use of ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET can cause diarrhoea, so in case if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET harm baby in pregnancy or not. However, it is usually safe to use ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET during pregnancy and while breastfeeding only if doctor has prescribed you.

Bacterial infection, Skin infection (acne, rosacea), Sexually transmitted infection

ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET slow the growth or sometimes kill the harmful bacteria by preventing production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. It prevent and treat bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), stomach and intestinal infections. Besides this, it also helps in the prevention of infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

Dosage

Erythrocin 250mg Tablet
Erythrocin 500mg Tablet

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. For best results of ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET, take it one hour before meal or two hours after meal. If you are using any antacid keep gap of at least 2 hours gap between intake of ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET and antacid.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Most of the side effects of ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Most common side effect of ERYTHROCIN 250MG TABLET are diarrhoea, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), and stomach cramps, loss of appetite, bloating and indigestion. Very rarely, it can cause chest pain, skin rash, stomach pain, yellowing of skin/eyes, seizures (fits), hallucination, ringing in the ear, and fever. These side effects may be for short interval of time, but if these persists speak with the doctor.