Pedicin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 84.75

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Erythromycin oral
Company Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd

Title

Pedicin

Categories

  • Antibiotics
  • Medication
  • Healthcare

Description

Pedicin belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics.

Indications

  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Lower respiratory tract infections
  • Ear infections
  • Eye infections
  • Skin and Soft tissue infections
  • Gastrointestinal tract infections
  • Prophylaxis
  • Other infections

Microorganisms Susceptible

  • Penicillinase producing staphylococci
  • Neisseria catarhalis
  • N.meningitis
  • N.gonorrhoea
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Brodetella
  • H. pertussis
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  • Legionella pneumophila
  • Bacteroides fragilis
  • B.oralis
  • B.melaninogenicus
  • Fusobacterium
  • Chlamydia trachomatis
  • Treponema pallidum

Pharmacology

  • Mode Of Action: Inhibition of microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms
  • Absorption: Destroyed by acid and administered in stable ester form

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults & Children over 8 years: 250-500 mg every six hours for mild to moderate infections
  • Elderly: No special dosage recommendation
  • Children aged 2 to 8 years: 250 mg every six hours or 30-50 mg/kg body weight per day
  • Infants and Children upto 2 years: 500 mg in divided doses or 30-50 mg/kg body weight in divided doses

Interaction

Use with high dosage of theophylline may increase serum theophylline levels

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin

Side Effects

Rare allergic reactions, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting

Pregnancy & Lactation

Caution advised due to crossing the placental barrier and excretion in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Given with care in patients with impaired hepatic function

Overdose Effects

Should be discontinued, prompt elimination of unabsorbed drug

Therapeutic Class

Anti-diarrhoeal Antimicrobial drugs, Macrolides

Reconstitution

Shake the suspension well before each use, store in cool and dry place, discard after 7 days

Storage Conditions

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

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