Erythromycine Erycreat 500 mg

Indication

Macrolide antibiotic for infections caused by susceptible bacteria, including throat and ear infections, bronchitis and pneumonia (including atypical pneumonia), whooping cough, skin and soft-tissue infections, and as an alternative in patients allergic to penicillin.

Ingredients

• Erythromycin 500 mg

Direction

For oral use. Usual adult dose: 2–3 g per day in 2 or 3 divided doses (e.g. 1 g twice daily or 500 mg three to four times daily), as prescribed by a physician. Swallow tablets whole with water. Refer to the package insert.

Side effects

• Nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhoea or abdominal pain
• Skin rash or itching
• stop and seek medical help if a severe allergic reaction occurs
• Rarely: liver problems (jaundice)
• hearing disturbances at high doses
• or abnormal heart rhythm (QT prolongation)
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Do not use if allergic to erythromycin or other macrolides
• Many drug interactions (e.g. statins
• warfarin
• theophylline
• some heart medicines)
• tell your doctor about all medicines you take
• Prescription
• only medicine (Liste I)
• comply with the prescribed doses
• Complete the full course prescribed by your doctor
• Tell your doctor if pregnant
• breastfeeding
• or if you have liver or kidney disease
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.