Erythromycin 250 Mg

Erythromycin 250 Mg

Erythromycin 250 Mg Tablet, a macrolide antibiotic is useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. Erythromycin 250 Mg includes skin infections, respiratory tract infections, chlamydia infections, syphilis and pelvic inflammatory disease. Streptococcal infection in newborns can be prevented by taking Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine during pregnancy. Erythromycin 250 Mg Tablet may also be used to improve delayed stomach emptying. Erythromycin 250 Mg can be given intravenously and orally. Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine is not supposed to be given to a child without a doctor’s advice.

Erythromycin 250 Mg also has a few side effects. Common side effects include diarrhoea, vomiting and abdominal cramps. More serious side effects may include liver problems, allergic reactions and prolonged QT.

Drug = Erythromycin

Strength = 250 Mg

Manufacture = Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

How to take

Take Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine with or without food, as directed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine without consulting your doctor.

Dosage

Erythromycin 250 Mg

Erythromycin 500 Mg

Side effects

Skin blistering

Chills

Diarrhea

Fast heartbeat

Skin rash

Muscle or joint pain

Chest tightness

Abdominal pain

Loss of appetite

Weight loss

Dizziness

Warning

Pregnancy = Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine.

Breast-feeding = Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine. If the medicine is used, the infant should be monitored closely for any undesired side effects.

Drug-resistance = Usage of Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. Erythromycin 250 Mg may also increase the risk of the development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Uses

Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine is used in the treatment of Pneumonia which is a common type of lung infection caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenza, etc.

Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine is used for the long-term prevention of upper respiratory tract infections caused by streptococcal species (Strep throat), to prevent recurrences of rheumatic fever. Erythromycin 250 Mg medicine is used in the treatment of Pertussis, an acute respiratory illness which is commonly referred to as whooping cough, caused by Bordetella pertussis.