Erythrocin tablet and syrup is produced by Indus pharma, which contains erythromycin. It is being used for the indication of upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and lowers respiratory tract infection (LRTI), skin and soft tissue infections of mild to moderate severity. Upper respiratory tract infections (e.g otitis media, pharyngitis, throat pain) lower respiratory tract (e.g pneumonia) of mild to a moderate degree.
Contraindications
Erythromycin stearate is contraindicated patients with known hypersensitivity to erythromycin. Erythromycin is contraindicated in patients taking terfenadine, astemizole, cisapride, or pimozide and erotamine or dihydroergotamine.
Precaution
Erythromycin is principally excreted by the liver. Caution should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to patients with impaired hepatic function.
Pregnancy
There is no evidence of teratogenicity or any other adverse effect on reproduction in female rats fed erythromycin base (up to 0.25% of diet) prior to and during mating. This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Lactation
Erythromycin is excreted in breast milk, therefore cautions should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to a nursing woman.
Erythrocin syrup for children
Erythrocin 125mg Syrup
Erythrocin Syrup Erythromycin
Composition Each 5ml contains
Erythromycin Stearate U.S.P 100mg
Symptoms Sneezing, throat pain, Flu, Nasal Congestion
Upper respiratory tract infection, Lower respiratory tract infection
Dose (Children) 30 to 50mg/kg/day (15 to 25mg/lb/day)
Company Indus Pharma
Retail price Rs 105
Erythrocin 250mg and 500mg Table for Adults
Erythrocin 250mg
Erythrocin 250mg Tablet Erythromycin
Composition Each film coated contains
Erythromycin Stearate U.S.P 250mg
Symptoms Sneezing, throat pain, Flu, Nasal Congestion
Upper respiratory tract infection, Lower respiratory tract infection
Dose (12-18 years) 1 tablet two times a day
Dose (Above 18 years) 1 tablet three times a day
Company Indus Pharma
Per tablet price Rs8.9
Erythrocin 500mg
Erythrocin 500mg Tablet Erythromycin
Composition Each film coated contains
Erythromycin Stearate U.S.P 500mg
Symptoms Sneezing, throat pain, Flu, Nasal Congestion
Upper respiratory tract infection, Lower respiratory tract infection
Dose (Above 18 years) 1 tablet two times a day
Company Indus Pharma
Per tablet price Rs 15.2