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Erythromycin base, erythromycin stearate - oral pill

(eh-rith-row-my-sin steer-ate)

common brand names: Erythrocin

Simular Drugs : Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Base

Erythromycin Base Usage: Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat wide variety about bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, middle ear infections, & skin infections.

How to use Erythromycin Base: this pill is best taken on an empty stomach. this may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs, however, it will reduce blood drug levels. Take each dose with full glass of water or fluid. the pill must be swallowed whole to prevent stomach upset. Antibiotics work best when amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking drug at evenly spaced intervals throughout day and night. Continue to take this drug until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after few days. Stopping drug too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Erythromycin Base side effects: may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps first several days as your body adjusts to the tablet. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform some your physician. Notify your pharmacist if you develop symptoms of jaundice such as: dark urine, clay-colored stools, yellowing about eyes or skin. in the unlikely part you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection) If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Erythromycin Base Precautions: Tell youre doctor your medical history, especially of: liver disease/jaundice, any allergies. Caution is advised when this drug is used in infants. Though very unlikely to happen, a stomach problem called IHPS (infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) has been noted. Contact you're child's pharmacist immediately if the child has persistent vomiting or increased irritability. this medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Small amounts of drug do appear in breast milk, so consult you're doctor before breast-feeding.

Erythromycin Base medication interactions: Tell your doctor about all the drugs you may use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially of following: carbamazepine, cyclosporine, theophylline, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), warfarin, felodipine (a calcium channel blocker), cisapride, birth control pills, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), digoxin, certain live vaccines, disopyramide, phenytoin, all other antibiotics, tablets for high cholesterol (e.g., lovastatin). other drugs besides erythromycin which may affect heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG) include dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, & sparfloxacin among others. QTc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, sometimes death, irregular heartbeats. Consult your pharmacist or pharmacist for details. Ask since instructions of whether you need to stop any other QTc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize risk of this effect. do not start or stop any medicine without physician or pharmacist approval.

Erythromycin Base Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Erythromycin Base special notes: this med has been prescribed since your current condition only. do not use it later since another infection or give it to someone else. different drug may be necessary.

If you missed Erythromycin Base dose: If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless this is almost time since next dose. If it is nearly time since next dose, skip the missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' dose.

Erythromycin Base Storage: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. do not freeze. do not store in the bathroom.

Active Ingredients : Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Stearate