Ery 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 82.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Alco pharma 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
- Osteomyelitis
- Diptheria
- Scarlet fever
- Whooping cough
Description
- Belongs to macrolides group of antibiotics
- Bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Inhibition of ribosomal protein synthesis
- Effective against penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Susceptibility to various micro-organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibition of microsomal protein synthesis
- Binding to 50S subunit or 70S ribosome
- Activity against Grampositive and some Gram-negative bacteria
- Absorption impacted by food presence
- Widely distributed throughout body tissue and fluids
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for adults and children over 8 years
- Special dosage recommendation for elderly
- Dosage for children aged 2 to 8 years
- Dosage for infants and children up to 2 years
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Abdominal discomfort after oral administration
- Nausea and vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution in pregnant patients and lactating mothers
- Crosses placental barrier
- Excreted in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- Prompt discontinuation in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of suspension
- Shelf life of reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Temperature and light/moisture considerations
- Safety precautions for children