Erybac 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 84.76
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Drug international 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, trauma, burns, rheumatic fever
- Treatment of other infections
Description
- Belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Effective against penicillinase producing staphylococci and other micro-organisms
- Includes susceptible micro-organisms such as Gram (+)ve, Gram (-)ve, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Bacteroides fragilis
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits translocation process in microsomal protein synthesis
- Active against Gram-positive bacteria, some Gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasmas, and chlamydia
- Absorption depends on the form and presence of food
- Widely distributed throughout body tissue and fluids
- Excreted in urine and bile
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage of 250-500 mg every six hours for mild to moderate infections
- Elderly dosage recommendations
- Children aged 2 to 8 years dosage
- Infants and children up to 2 years dosage
Interaction
- Potential increase of serum theophylline levels and theophylline toxicity
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting after oral administration
Pregnancy & Lactation
- No evidence of human teratogenicity or toxicity
- Excreted in breast milk and crosses placental barrier
Precautions & Warnings
- Given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function
Overdose Effects
- Discontinue in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal antimicrobial drugs, macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of suspension
- Shake well before each use
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children