Generic Erythrocin™®: Erythromycin
Erythromycin is the chemical name of the active ingredient in Erythrocin™®
Tablet Chemical Name: Erythromycin.
Other name brands for this medication
E-Mycin, EryPed, Eryc, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Emcin, Emgel, Erycette, Eryderm, Staticin, Althrocin, Erythrocin, Eltocin, Althrocin Kid, Erycin, Emthrocin, Erythrol, Cynoryl, Althrocin Forte
Possible Uses of Erycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used to treat a certain type of stomach condition involving slowed digestion (gastroparesis).
Before using Erycin: Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
How to take Erycin: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually before a meal. This medication is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. If nausea occurs, you may take it with food or milk. This medication has a bitter taste if crushed. Swallow the medication whole. Do not chew or crush.
The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
If you are using this medication to treat an infection, continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
If you are taking this medication to prevent certain bacterial infections, take it exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication without your doctor's approval.
Precautions When Using Erycin: Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Side Effects of Erycin: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping, and loss of appetite may occur. Taking this medication with food may lessen these symptoms. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain), unusual tiredness, muscle weakness, slurred speech, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, hearing loss. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat.
This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of these symptoms because these products may make them worse.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions of Erycin: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: clindamycin, digoxin.
Many drugs besides erythromycin may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, cisapride, pimozide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, sotalol, among others.
Other medications can affect the removal of erythromycin from your body, which may affect how erythromycin works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), certain calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem, verapamil), certain anti-seizure medications (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), quinupristin-dalfopristin, among others.
Erythromycin can slow down the removal of other drugs from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include bromocriptine, colchicine, certain benzodiazepines (such as midazolam, triazolam), eletriptan, ergot alkaloids (such as ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), certain drugs to treat erectile dysfunction-ED or pulmonary hypertension (such as .png)
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Although most antibiotics probably do not affect hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring, some antibiotics may decrease their effectiveness. This could cause pregnancy. Examples include rifamycins such as rifampin or rifabutin. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this antibiotic.
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (urine tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Missed dose of Erycin: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Overdose of Erycin: If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Storage of Erycin: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Other Information of Erycin: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
MISSPELLINGS OF ERYCIN :
Erythrocen, Erythrocinne, Erythrozin, Erythrocine, Erytrocin, Erythrosin, Erythroccin, Erythrocyan, Erythrocon, Erythrocion, Erythrocyn, Erythrochin, Erythrocinic, Erytherocin, Erythrocein, Erythromicin, Erythromycine, Erythromysin, Erythromicin, Erythromycen, Erythromicyn, Erythromysine, Erythromycinne, Erythromicim, Erythromycion, Erythromycen, Erythromicinic, Erythromycenic, Erithromycin, Erythromysinic.
Generic Erythrocin™®: Erythromycin
Erythromycin is the chemical name of the active ingredient in Erythrocin™®
Tablet Chemical Name: Erythromycin.
Other name brands for this medication
E-Mycin, EryPed, Eryc, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Emcin, Emgel, Erycette, Eryderm, Staticin, Althrocin, Erythrocin, Eltocin, Althrocin Kid, Erycin, Emthrocin, Erythrol, Cynoryl, Althrocin Forte
Possible Uses of Erycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.
This medication may also be used to treat a certain type of stomach condition involving slowed digestion (gastroparesis).
Before using Erycin: Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
How to take Erycin: Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually before a meal. This medication is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. If nausea occurs, you may take it with food or milk. This medication has a bitter taste if crushed. Swallow the medication whole. Do not chew or crush.
The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
If you are using this medication to treat an infection, continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
If you are taking this medication to prevent certain bacterial infections, take it exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication without your doctor's approval.
Precautions When Using Erycin: Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Side Effects of Erycin: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain/cramping, and loss of appetite may occur. Taking this medication with food may lessen these symptoms. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain), unusual tiredness, muscle weakness, slurred speech, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, hearing loss. Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: severe dizziness, fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat.
This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea) due to a type of resistant bacteria. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus in your stool. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have any of these symptoms because these products may make them worse.
Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new yeast infection. Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug Interactions of Erycin: Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products that may interact with this drug include: clindamycin, digoxin.
Many drugs besides erythromycin may affect the heart rhythm (QT prolongation), including amiodarone, dofetilide, cisapride, pimozide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine, sotalol, among others.
Other medications can affect the removal of erythromycin from your body, which may affect how erythromycin works. Examples include azole antifungals (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole), certain calcium channel blockers (such as diltiazem, verapamil), certain anti-seizure medications (such as carbamazepine, phenytoin), quinupristin-dalfopristin, among others.
Erythromycin can slow down the removal of other drugs from your body, which may affect how they work. Examples of affected drugs include bromocriptine, colchicine, certain benzodiazepines (such as midazolam, triazolam), eletriptan, ergot alkaloids (such as ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), certain drugs to treat erectile dysfunction-ED or pulmonary hypertension (such as , ), certain "statin" drugs (such as lovastatin, simvastatin), vinblastine, among others.
Although most antibiotics probably do not affect hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring, some antibiotics may decrease their effectiveness. This could cause pregnancy. Examples include rifamycins such as rifampin or rifabutin. Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this antibiotic.
This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (urine tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.
Missed dose of Erycin: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
Overdose of Erycin: If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Storage of Erycin: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
Other Information of Erycin: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
MISSPELLINGS OF ERYCIN :
Erythrocen, Erythrocinne, Erythrozin, Erythrocine, Erytrocin, Erythrosin, Erythroccin, Erythrocyan, Erythrocon, Erythrocion, Erythrocyn, Erythrochin, Erythrocinic, Erytherocin, Erythrocein, Erythromicin, Erythromycine, Erythromysin, Erythromicin, Erythromycen, Erythromicyn, Erythromysine, Erythromycinne, Erythromicim, Erythromycion, Erythromycen, Erythromicinic, Erythromycenic, Erithromycin, Erythromysinic.
FAQ
1. What is Erythromycin (Erycin) and what is it used for?
Erythromycin is a medical drug sold under the brand name Erycin which belongs to a class of medication called Macrolide Antibiotics. This medicine is used for various bacterial infections like respiratory tract, whooping cough, skin problem, dental problem etc. This antibiotic works by resisting or stopping the growth of bacteria.
2. When and how to use Erythromycin?
Erythromycin is available to us in a form of pill that must be taken by mouth with or without food as per your doctor's direction. The dosage is based on your medical condition and its response to the treatment. Swallow the tablet whole rather than chewing or crushing it in your mouth. Read the leaflet prescription carefully and follow the dosage schedule as per your doctor's direction. Your dosage may vary depending on your medical condition. You may notice improvement in your symptoms soon.
3. What are side effects of Erythromycin?
Some common side effects observed while taking Erythromycin are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite or stomach pain/cramp may occur etc. Inform your doctor if these conditions persist or get worse. There are some serious side effects involved with this medication which must be informed right away to the doctor if observed such as signs of liver disease (persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain), unusual tiredness, muscle weakness, trouble speaking, blurred vision, drooping eyelids, hearing loss. There are also some severe and allergic side effects which require immediate medical attention like eye redness, swelling of the eye or eyelid, dizziness, trouble breathing, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) etc.
4. is Erythromycin safe during pregnancy?
Erythromycin is a kind of medicine that must only be used when clearly needed during pregnancy. It is recommended to inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before undergoing through the medication. Also Erythromycin has tendency to get passed on into the breast milk. Inform your doctor before breastfeeding your baby.
5. How effective is Erythromycin?
Erythromycin is considered as an effective medicine for the treatment of various bacterial infections. The effectiveness of this medicine will be different based on your infection. Try taking this medicine at the full time of course as it will help to clear up the infection completely. Do not stop this medicine even if you feel better. Follow your doctor's guideline and inform in case of any confusion.
6. How quickly does erythromycin works?
Erythromycin is a kind of medicine that must be taken 2-4 times a day as per your doctor's prescription. For most infections, the medicine will make you feel better within a few days. However, for skin infections, Erythromycin may take a couple of months before you observe any improvement in your conditions.
7. Is erythromycin good for sore throat?
Antibiotics such as penicillin, Erythromycin, etc are generally effective in treating bacterial infections. These antibiotics are prescribed medicine to be used to treat sore throat. Penicillin is the most commonly prescribed medicine but its allergy could provide employment to Erythromycin.
8. What kind of bacteria does erythromycin kill?
Erythromycin is used to treat various bacterial infections caused by bacteria such as some gram-negative bacteria, most gram-positive bacteria, Campylobacter, Bordetella, Neisseria, Treponema, Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, etc.Â
9. Is erythromycin stronger than amoxicillin?
When diagnosed against the treatment of antenatal Chlamydia trachomatis infection, Amoxicillin was found more effective than Erythromycin. Also, medication with AMoxicillin provided fewer side effects associated with a gastrointestinal function that leads to better acceptance.Â
10. What precautions must be taken before medicating with Erythromycin?
Before starting the medication with Erythromycin, one must inform the doctor regarding allergies related to it, to other macrolides antibiotics, or any other allergies as these products may contain some ingredient that causes an allergic reaction inside your body. Inform your doctor if you have a medical history related to kidney disease, liver disease, certain types of muscle diseases, heart rhythm problems, heart problems, fluids disorders, etc. Inform your doctor regarding all the products you use including herbal, prescribed, and non-prescribed medicine before undergoing any surgery.
11. Can erythromycin cure tonsillitis?
Erythromycin is an effective medicine to treat a number of bacterial infections. Also, the medicine when taken twice a day helps with base effects in the treatment of acute streptococcal tonsillitis.
12. What can you not take with erythromycin?
There are a number of drugs that could affect heart rhythm when used along with Erythromycin such as dofetilide, pimozide, propafenone, sotalol, amiodarone, cisapride, procainamide, quinidine, among others. There are some drugs that could also affect the removal of Erythromycin from the body. Consult with your doctor before medicating with Erythromycin.
13. Is erythromycin better than penicillin?
Penicillin and Erythromycin, both medicines are effective against various kinds of bacterial infections. However, Penicillins were found to be more effective than Erythromycins in preventing certain infections in women with Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) who were active carriers of Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS).Â
14. Can I take paracetamol with erythromycin?
According to integrative studies, no interaction was found between Paracetamol and Erythromycin. However, this does not absolutely justify the safety between both drugs. Consult your healthcare professional before medicating with both drugs together.
