Erythromycin 500 helps treat sore throat and bacterial infections and is effective for respiratory tract infections.
Each tablet contains: 250 mg or 500 mg erythromycin
Macrolide antibiotics
Erythromycin is used for treatment and prophylaxis of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive microorganisms:
Tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, angina, influenza-related infections, common cold
Tracheitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia (lobar, bronchopneumonia, primary atypical), bronchiectasis, Legionnaire’s disease
Otitis media, otitis externa, mastoiditis
Blepharitis
Gingivitis, Vincent’s angina
Abscesses, paronychia, pustular acne, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, furunculosis, carbuncle
Cholecystitis, staphylococcal enterocolitis
Pre- and postoperative trauma, rheumatic fever
Osteomyelitis, urethritis, gonorrhea, syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, diphtheria, prostatitis, kuntrusha
Adults and children over 8 years:
Mild to moderate infections: 2 g per day in divided doses
Severe infections: up to 4 g per day in divided doses
Children:
2–8 years, mild to moderate infections: 1 g per day in divided doses
Infants and neonates: 500 mg per day in divided doses; dosage may be doubled for severe infections
Hypersensitivity to erythromycin
Not recommended for patients taking simvastatin, tolterodine, mizolastine, domperidone, cisapride, astemizole, terfenadine, pimozide
Concurrent use with ergotamine or dihydroergotamine is contraindicated
Use with caution in pregnant and breastfeeding women
Store in a cool, dry place ≤30 °C, protected from sunlight
Keep out of reach of children
Prescription only
