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Eltocin -DS Tablet

Erythromycin (500mg)

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Eltocin -DS Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps resolve the symptoms and clear the infection.

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Last updated on 21 Sep 2025 | 05:28 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Erythromycin (500mg)

Marketer

Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Eltocin -DS Tablet is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. 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. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Common side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are generally temporary and go away once the treatment is completed. 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.

Uses of Eltocin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Eltocin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Eltocin -DS Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Eltocin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eltocin

Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Decreased appetite

How to use Eltocin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Eltocin -DS Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Eltocin Tablet works

Eltocin -DS Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the production of key proteins that bacteria need to perform essential tasks. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

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Quick tips

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping early may allow the infection to return and make it more difficult to treat.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Eltocin -DS Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Eltocin -DS Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Eltocin -DS Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eltocin -DS Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Eltocin -DS Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Eltocin -DS Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eltocin -DS Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Eltocin -DS Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eltocin -DS Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Eltocin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Pimozide with Erythromycin.

Life-threatening

Simvastatin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Simvastatin with Erythromycin. If Erythromycin is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Simvastatin. Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Simvastatin.

Life-threatening

Lovastatin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lovastatin with Erythromycin. If Erythromycin is essential, your doctor may temporarily stop Lovastatin. Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Lovastatin.

Life-threatening

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Do not consume Disopyramide with Erythromycin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their presence.

Severe

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Carbamazepine with Erythromycin. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as impaired coordination, double vision, dizziness or confusion and consult your doctor if you experience them. Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Carbamazepine.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach and intestines and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, consult your doctor.

How long does Eltocin -DS Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Eltocin -DS Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Eltocin -DS Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Eltocin -DS Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Eltocin -DS Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet cause infertility?

There is no evidence to suggest that the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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Marketer details

Name: Ipca Laboratories Ltd
Address: 142 AB, Kandivli Industrial Estate, Kandivli (West), Mumbai - 400 067, Maharashtra

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Country of origin: India
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Eltocin Tablet

Benefits of Eltocin Tablet

Side effects of Eltocin Tablet

How to use Eltocin Tablet

How Eltocin Tablet works

All substitutes for Eltocin -DS Tablet

Althrocin 500 Tablet

New Erythrocin 500 Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Pimozide (Oral Route)

Simvastatin (Oral Route)

Lovastatin (Oral Route)

Disopyramide (Oral Route)

Carbamazepine (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet cause diarrhea?

How long does Eltocin -DS Tablet takes to work?

What if I don't get better after using Eltocin -DS Tablet?

Can I stop taking Eltocin -DS Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

Can the use of Eltocin -DS Tablet cause infertility?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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