Erosil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Silco pharmaceutical ltd |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Ear infections
- Eye infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Prophylaxis
- Other infections
Description
- Belongs to macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Interference with ribosomal protein synthesis
- Effective against penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Susceptible micro-organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis
- Specific binding to 50S subunit or 70S ribosome
- Active against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
- Rates of absorption affected by food presence
- Widely distributed in body tissues and fluids
- Excreted in urine and bile
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and children over 8 years
- Special dosage recommendations for elderly
- Dosage for children aged 2 to 8 years
- Dosage for infants and children up to 2 years
Interaction
- Potential theophylline toxicity
- Recommendation to reduce theophylline dose
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Abdominal discomfort
- Nausea and vomiting
- Temporary discomfort subsides
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of human teratogenicity or toxicity
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
- Crosses placental barrier
- Excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Care required in patients with impaired hepatic function
- Excretion primarily in bile
Overdose Effects
- Discontinue in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
- Not removed by peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of suspension
- Shaking the bottle before use
- Storage instructions
Storage Conditions
- Temperature below 25°C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children