Macin 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Erythromycin oral |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Upper respiratory tract infections
- Lower respiratory tract infections
- Ear infections
- Eye infections
- Skin and Soft tissue infections
- Gastrointestinal tract infections
- Prophylaxis
- Other infections
- Treatment of a wide variety of clinical infections
Description
- Belongs to the macrolides group of antibiotics
- Exerts a bacteriostatic or bactericidal action
- Effective on Gram (+)ve, Gram (-)ve, and other micro-organisms
Pharmacology
- Inhibits microsomal protein synthesis in susceptible organisms
- Active against many Gram-positive bacteria
- Active against some Gram-negative bacteria
- Active against mycoplasmas and chlamydia
- Absorption affected by food intake
- Widely distributed throughout body tissue and fluids
- Enters cerebrospinal fluid when meninges are inflamed
Dosage & Administration
- Adult and Children over 8 years
- Elderly
- Children aged 2 to 8 years
- Infants and Children up to 2 years
Interaction
- Potential interaction with theophylline
- Possible increase of serum theophylline levels
Contraindications
- Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin
Side Effects
- Rare allergic reactions
- Mild anaphylaxis
- Occasional abdominal discomfort
- Nausea and vomiting
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
- Excretion in breast milk
- Crosses the placental barrier
Precautions & Warnings
- Should be 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
- Direction for reconstitution of suspension
- Shake the bottle to loosen powder
- Add boiled and cooled water to the dry powder
- Shake the suspension well before each use
- Store reconstituted suspension in a cool and dry place
- Unused portion should be discarded after 7 days
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 25°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children