Erythrocin 500mg 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 to resolve the symptoms and cures the infection.

Erythrocin 500mg 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.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. 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.

Uses of Erythrocin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Erythrocin Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Erythrocin 500mg 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 Erythrocin 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 Erythrocin

Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Erythrocin 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. Erythrocin 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Erythrocin Tablet works

Erythrocin 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Erythrocin 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erythrocin 500mg 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

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erythrocin 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Erythrocin 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erythrocin 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erythrocin 500mg 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

Erythrocin 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erythrocin 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

What if you forget to take Erythrocin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Erythrocin 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Erythrocin 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Erythrocin 500mg Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but 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 Erythrocin 500mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

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User feedback

Patients taking Erythrocin 500mg Tablet

Twice A Day

63%

Thrice A Day

26%

Four Times A *

Once A Day

*Four Times A Day

What are you using Erythrocin Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

69%

Others

19%

Bacterial ski*

12%

*Bacterial infections, Bacterial skin infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

39%

Average

33%

Excellent

28%

What were the side-effects while using Erythrocin 500mg Tablet?

No Side Effec*

67%

Nausea

17%

Abdominal cra*

17%

*No Side Effect, Abdominal cramp

How do you take Erythrocin Tablet?

With food

75%

Empty stomach

25%

Please rate Erythrocin 500mg Tablet on price

Average

78%

Expensive

22%

FAQs

Q. Can the use of Erythrocin 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Erythrocin 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. How long does Erythrocin 500mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Erythrocin 500mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Q. What if I don't get better after using Erythrocin 500mg 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.

Q. Can I stop taking Erythrocin 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Erythrocin 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. Can the use of Erythrocin 500mg Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Erythrocin 500mg Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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