Erithrocin 500 mg is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various types of infections
Erithrocin 500 mg is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin.
It is also effective against a bacteria known as H. pylori, which is associated with peptic ulcer disease.
It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve your symptoms and cure your infection.
Erithrocin 500 mg can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria.
These include infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin.
It stops further growth of the bacteria causing the infection and helps treat your infection.
This medicine is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
No antacids should be taken within 2 hours of taking this medicine.
It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Common side effects with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, abnormal taste, indigestion, abdominal pain, headache, vomiting, and rash.
These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment.
Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Erithrocin 500 mg is generally not recommended during pregnancy, and it is acceptable to use in breastfeeding as very little amounts of it pass into the breastmilk.
Do not use Erithrocin 500 mg in children under 12 years of age.
Inform your doctor if you have any liver, heart and Kidney problems, before taking this medicine.
Erithrocin 500 mg can cause dizziness or drowsiness.
Hence, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines.
Take this medicine only as per your doctor’s instructions to avoid developing bacterial resistance.
Avoid taking any antacids with Erithrocin 500 mg as it can decrease its absorption and effect.