Erythromycin Estolate Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

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

Like most other antibiotics, Erythromycin Estolate 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.

Erythromycin Estolate Side Effects

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

Erythromycin Estolate Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Erythromycin Estolate 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.

ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE WARNING

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

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

ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE AND PREGNANCY

Erythromycin Estolate should not be used during pregnancy because it may cause toxic liver reactions during that period. Nursing mother should switch to bottle-feed while taking Erythromycin Estolate as it passes into breast milk.

ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Erythromycin Estolate with the following:

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


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

ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE 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.

ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE OVERDOSE

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

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