E-Rox 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 70.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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 the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Used for treatment of infections caused by penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Targets susceptible microorganisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis
- Binds to 50S subunit or 70S ribosome in susceptible organisms
- Active against Gram-positive and some Gram-negative bacteria
- Crosses placenta and is excreted in milk
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and children over 8 years
- Dosage for elderly
- Dosage for children aged 2 to 8 years
- Dosage for infants and children up to 2 years
Interaction
- May increase serum theophylline levels
- Potential theophylline toxicity
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Abdominal discomfort after oral administration
- Nausea and vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses the placental barrier
- Excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- E-Rox should be discontinued
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
- Not removed by peritoneal dialysis or hemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrheal Antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of suspension
- Shake the bottle to loosen powder
- Add boiled and cooled water to the dry powder
- Shake well after each addition
- Storage guidance for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture