PCE

Main Ingredient: Erythromycin

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

Like most other antibiotics, PCE 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.

PCE SIDE EFFECTS

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

PCE WARNING

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

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

PCE AND PREGNANCY

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

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

PCE INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining PCE with the following:

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


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

PCE 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.

PCE OVERDOSE

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

A-Z Drug List