Erythrocin
Erythromycin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Erythrocin is listed as Antibiotic containing Erythromycin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Erythromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 500mg كل 6 ساعات
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Erythrocin is listed as Antibiotic containing Erythromycin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Erythrocin is the original macrolide — still earning its keep topically for acne, as eye ointment, as the classic penicillin-allergy alternative, and off-label as a gastric prokinetic. GI upset is its signature; its CYP3A4 interaction list (statins, colchicine, QT drugs) is the longest in the family.
Uses / Indications
- Respiratory tract infections
- skin inflammation
- whooping cough
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- أكثر عائلته إزعاجاً للمعدة: مغص وغثيان وإسهال شائعة (هي نفسها آلية تحفيزه للحركة). طعم معدني. حساسية جلدية. النادر المهم: إطالة QT كإخوته
- وركود صفراوي عكوس بالكورسات الطويلة.
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- حساسية الماكروليدات
- إطالة QT الموروثة أو الدوائية
- وقصور كبدي واضح. مع أدوية معينة يُمنع باتاً (انظر التداخلات — قائمته الأطول بعائلته).
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- Multiple drug interactions via CYP3A4
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- مثبط قوي لإنزيم CYP3A4 — قائمة صدامه طويلة: ستاتينات معينة (انحلال عضل)
- كولشيسين (تسمم)
- كاربامازيبين وثيوفيلين يرتفعان
- وارفارين ينشط
- وأدوية QT الأخرى تتراكب خطراً. أخبر طبيبك بكل أدويتك قبل كورس إريثروسين تحديداً.
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Erythrocin?
Erythrocin contains Erythromycin and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Erythrocin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 500mg كل 6 ساعات. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Erythrocin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Erythrocin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.