Macery 500 mg (Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Erythromycin oral
Company	Pacific pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Macery 250 mg tablet Macery 125 mg suspension

Title

Macery 500mg Tablet

Description

Macery is an antibiotic belonging to the macrolides group. It is used for the treatment of a wide variety of clinical infections caused by susceptible organisms. Its bacteriostatic or bactericidal action is based on specific interference with ribosomal protein synthesis within the bacterial cell.

Indications

Upper respiratory tract infections
Lower respiratory tract infections
Ear infections
Eye infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Gastrointestinal tract infections
Prophylaxis
Osteomyelitis
Diphtheria
Scarlet fever
Whooping cough

Mode of Action

Erythromycin inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms by inhibiting the translocation process. It is active against many Gram-positive bacteria, some Gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasmas, and chlamydia.

Dosage & Administration

Adult and Children over 8 years: 250-500 mg every six hours for mild to moderate infections
Elderly: No special dosage recommendation
Children aged 2 to 8 years: 250 mg every six hours or 30-50 mg/kg body weight per day divided into four equal dosages
Infants and Children up to 2 years: 500 mg in divided doses or 30-50 mg/kg body weight in divided doses

Interaction

Macery may increase serum theophylline levels and potential theophylline toxicity in patients receiving high dosages of theophylline, requiring a reduction in the theophylline dose.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin.

Side Effects

Allergic reactions (rare)
Mild abdominal discomfort after oral administration
Occasional nausea and vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution should be exercised when prescribing Macery to pregnant patients and lactating mothers, as it crosses the placental barrier and is excreted in breast milk.

Precautions & Warnings

Macery should be given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function, as it is excreted principally in the bile.

Overdose Effects

In case of overdosage, Macery should be discontinued. Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug and appropriate measures should be instituted. It is not removed by peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis.

Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrheal Antimicrobial drugs, Macrolides

Reconstitution

Macery is available as a suspension. Directions for reconstitution of the suspension include adding boiled and cooled water to the dry powder of the bottle, shaking well, and storing the reconstituted suspension in a cool and dry place, preferably in the refrigerator.

Storage Conditions

Keep Macery below 25°C, away from light and moisture, and out of the reach of children.