Upper & lower resp tract infections, community acquired pneumonia (CAP).
Dosage/Direction for Use
CapUpper & lower resp tract, mild & moderate skin infections 500 mg as single dose on the 1st day followed by single dose of 250 mg for 2.5 days. Non-complicated urethritis & non-gonorrheal cervicitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis 1 g as single dose. SyrAdult 500 mg/day for 3 days. Alternative dose: For 5 days administration: 1st day: 500 mg/day, 2nd-5th day: 250 mg/day. Childn 10 mg/kg/day for 3 days. Alternative dose: For 5 days administration: 1st day: 10 mg/kg/day, 2nd-5th day: 5 mg/kg/day.
Administration
Cap: Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Syr: May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to erythromycin or macrolides.
Special Precautions
Moderate or severe kidney impairment, liver disorders. Pregnancy & lactation.