Erythromycin YSP Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Erythromycin estolate

Indications/Uses

Upper & lower resp tract infections, skin & soft tissue infections, ENT infections, UTI.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 250 mg 6 hrly. Severe infections 500 mg 6 hrly. Childn 30-50 mg/kg daily in 4 divided doses, may be doubled in severe infections.

Administration

Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hepatic disease, jaundice.

Special Precautions

Prolonged QT interval, arrhythmia. Renal impairment.

Adverse Reactions

Nausea, diarrhoea, rash, hepatotoxicity.

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Drug Interactions

Carbamazepine, cyclosporin, theophylline, warfarin, cisapride, cimetidine, terfenadine.

MIMS Class

Macrolides

ATC Classification

J01FA01 - erythromycin ; Belongs to the class of macrolides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Erythromycin YSP cap 250 mg

Packing/Price

100 × 10's

Erythromycin YSP

erythromycin

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries