Del-Mycin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Del-Mycin 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. Del-Mycin is also used to treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) such as Gonorrhea and Syphilis as well as rheumatic fever, and bacterial endocarditis. Del-Mycin is given especially to those who are otherwise allergic or sensitive to sulfa drugs or penicillin. Main ingredient in Del-Mycin is Erythromycin. Like most other antibiotics, Del-Mycin 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.

Del-Mycin Side Effects

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

Del-Mycin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Del-Mycin 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.

DEL-MYCIN WARNING

Consult your physician before taking Del-Mycin 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 Del-Mycin. If diarrhea develops, contact your physician right away.

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

DEL-MYCIN AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to become pregnant discuss this with your physician before using Del-Mycin, though it is considered safe during pregnancy. Nursing mother should switch to bottle-feed while taking Del-Mycin as it passes into breast milk.

DEL-MYCIN INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Del-Mycin with the following:

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


Combining Del-Mycin with lovastatin may result in severe muscle wasting and kidney damage.

DEL-MYCIN 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.

DEL-MYCIN OVERDOSE

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

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