Erythin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 61.47

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Erythromycin oral
Company	Aci limited

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

Micro-organisms Susceptible

Gram (+)ve : Cocci and bacilli
Gram (-)ve : Neisseria catarhalis, N.meningitis, N.gonorrhoea, Haemophilus influenzae, Brodetella, H. pertussis
Other micro-organisms : Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Legionella pneumophila, Bacteroides fragilis, B.oralis, B.melaninogenicus, Fusobacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, Treponema pallidum

Mode of Action

Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms

Absorption

Base is destroyed by acid, administered in the form of stable ester

Blood Concentration

Peak serum concentrations reached in 1 to 4 hours

Distribution

Widely distributed throughout body tissue and fluids

Excretion

5 to 15% excreted in urine, large amounts in bile

Dosage & Administration

Varies by age group and severity of infection

Interaction

May increase serum theophylline levels

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin

Side Effects

Allergic reactions
Abdominal discomfort
Nausea
Vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

Crosses placental barrier, excreted in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function

Overdose Effects

Discontinue in case of overdosage

Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Macrolides

Reconstitution

Direction for reconstitution of suspension provided

Storage Conditions

Keep below 25°C, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children