Primary SourceALTHROCIN 500MG 10S
Brand Reference: Althrocin 500 Tablet
Erythromycin (500mg)
Product Overview
Althrocin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps resolve the symptoms and clear the infection.Althrocin 500 Tablet is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.Common side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are generally temporary and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Active Composition
| Active Ingredient | Strength |
|---|---|
| Erythromycin | 500mg |
Safety Advice & Warnings
Contraindications (When not to use)
- Alcohol: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Pregnancy: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
- Driving: contraindicated or requires strict doctor consultation (CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR)
Precautions & Advisories
- Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Althrocin 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- Pregnancy: The safety of Althrocin 500 Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
- Breast feeding: Althrocin 500 Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from the body.
- Driving: It is not known whether Althrocin 500 Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
- Kidney: Althrocin 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.
- Liver: Althrocin 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications Sheet
- Brand Name
- Althrocin 500 Tablet
- Generic Name (Salt)
- Erythromycin (500mg)
- Manufacturer
- Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Dosage Form
- tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
- Therapeutic Category
- ANTI INFECTIVES
- HSN Code
- 30042061
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