Eromycin 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eromycin 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.
SAFE
Eromycin does not usually affect your ability to drive.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Eromycin is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Eromycin 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.
CAUTION
Eromycin should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eromycin may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.
Medicine Overview of Eromycin 250mg Tablet
Introduction
Eromycin 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 th...
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Uses of Eromycin
Bacterial infections
Side effects of Eromycin
Common
Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
How to use Eromycin
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. Eromycin is to be taken empty stomach.
How Eromycin works
Eromycin 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.
What if you forget to take Eromycin?
If you miss a dose of Eromycin, 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.
Quick Tips
Your doctor has prescribed Eromycin 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...
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Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Eromycin.
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...
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Stop taking Eromycin and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing di...
Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation react...
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Precaution
Increased risk of cholestatic hepatitis when treatment is >10 days or in patients with previous history of erythromycin usage. History of hepatic diso...
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