Erom 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 69.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of ear infections
- Treatment of eye infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of gastrointestinal tract infections
- Prophylaxis for pre and post-operative
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of diphtheria
- Treatment of scarlet fever
- Usable for whooping cough
Description
- Belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Effective against penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Effective against various micro-organisms
- Particularly susceptible to Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms
- Binds to 50S subunit or 70S ribosome
- No binding to the stable 80S mammalian ribosome
- Active against many Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
- Active against mycoplasmas and chlamydia
- Destroyed by acid, administered in stable ester form
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for adults and children over 8 years
- No special dosage recommendation for elderly
- Recommended dosage for children aged 2 to 8 years
- Recommended dosage for infants and children up to 2 years
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline usage
- May increase serum theophylline levels
- Potential theophylline toxicity
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Mild allergic reactions
- Possible occurrence of anaphylaxis
- Occasional abdominal discomfort
- Possible nausea and vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of teratogenicity or toxicity in human studies
- Caution recommended for pregnant patients and lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Careful use in patients with impaired hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- Discontinuation of Erom in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug in case of overdosage
- Appropriate measures for handling overdosage
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of suspension
- Shake bottle to loosen powder
- Add boiled and cooled water to dry powder
- Shake well after each addition
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Unused portion should be discarded after 7 days
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children