Erythrocin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

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

Erythrocin Side Effects

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

Erythrocin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Erythrocin 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.

ERYTHROCIN WARNING

Consult your physician before taking Erythrocin 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 Erythrocin. If diarrhea develops, contact your physician right away.

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

ERYTHROCIN AND PREGNANCY

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

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

ERYTHROCIN INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Erythrocin with the following:

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


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

ERYTHROCIN 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.

ERYTHROCIN OVERDOSE

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

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