Benzamycin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Benzamycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat nearly most bacterial infections of the body including those of throat, ears, and eyes, upper and lower respiratory tract, urinary tract and heart. Main ingredient in Benzamycin is Erythromycin. Benzamycin is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as Gonorrhea and Syphilis as well as rheumatic fever, and bacterial endocarditis. Benzamycin is given especially to those who are otherwise allergic or sensitive to sulfa drugs or penicillin. Like most other antibiotics, Benzamycin works best when there is a steady supply of drug in the system. To do that, it is vital not to miss any doses and it should be taken at regularly intervals.

Benzamycin Side Effects

Benzamycin side effects may include upset stomach, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting. Rare Benzamycin side effects may include hives, rash, temporary hearing loss, inflammation of the intestine or severe allergic reaction.

Benzamycin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Benzamycin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

BENZAMYCIN WARNING

Consult your physician before taking Benzamycin if you have ever had liver disease, myasthenia gravis, or hearing loss.

If a new infection develops, report it to your physician right away.

A severe form of intestinal inflammation may be caused by using Benzamycin. If diarrhea develops, contact your physician right away.

Extended use of Benzamycin may result in the resistant bacteria that do not respond to it.
Oral form of Benzamycin drops for ear infections should not be administered to infants younger than 2 months of age.

BENZAMYCIN AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to become pregnant discuss this with your physician before using Benzamycin, though it is considered safe during pregnancy.

Nursing mother should switch to bottle-feed while taking Benzamycin as it passes into breast milk.

BENZAMYCIN INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Benzamycin with the following:

Benzodiazepines
Blood-thinning drugs
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Dihydroergotamine
Disopyramide
Ergotamine
Hexobarbital
Seizure medications
Tacrolimus
Theophylline


Combining Benzamycin with lovastatin may result in severe muscle wasting and kidney damage.

BENZAMYCIN DOSES

ADULTS
250-400 mg every 6 hours, not to exceed 4g in a 24-hour period.

CHILDREN
15-25 mg per pound of body weight depending upon the severity of infection.

ORAL SUSPENSION
½ -2 teaspoon, depending upon body weight, 4 times daily for 10days.

BENZAMYCIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Benzamycin overdose may include diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. In case of Benzamycin overdose, seek medical help right away.
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