Etrocin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 84.75
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Categories
- Etrocin
- Antibiotic
- Macrolides
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Tonsillitis
- Peritonsillar abscess
- Pharyngitis
- Laryngitis
- Sinusitis
- Secondary infections in colds and influenza
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Tracheitis
- Acute and chronic bronchitis
- Ear infections
- Otitis media
- Otitis externa
- Mastoiditis
- Eye infections
- Blepharitis
- Established trachoma
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Boils and carbuncles
- Impetigo
- Abscesses
- Pustular acne
- Paronychia
- Cellulitis
- Erysipelas
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Cholecystitis
- Staphylococcal enterocolitis
- Prophylaxis
- Pre and post-operative
- Trauma
- Burns
- Rheumatic fever
- Other infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Diphtheria
- Scarlet fever
- Whooping cough
Description
- Belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Used for the treatment of infections caused by penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Particularly susceptible to certain micro-organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms
- Active against Gram-positive bacteria, some Gram-negative bacteria, mycoplasmas, and chlamydia
- Absorption and excretion details
Dosage and Administration
- Adult and Children over 8 years
- Elderly
- Children aged 2 to 8 years
- Infants and Children upto 2 years
Interaction
- May increase serum theophylline levels and potential theophylline toxicity
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Mild allergic reactions
- Anaphylaxis
- Occasional abdominal discomfort after oral administration
- Nausea and vomiting
- Discomfort subsides after a few days
Pregnancy and Lactation
- No evidence in human of teratogenicity or toxicity
- Caution when prescribing to pregnant patients and lactating mothers
Precautions and Warnings
- Should be given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function
- Excreted principally in the bile
Overdose Effects
- Discontinue in case of overdosage
- Prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug
- Not removed by peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis
Therapeutic Class
- Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of suspension
- Storage instructions for reconstituted suspension
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children