Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve the symptoms and cures the infection.

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.

Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

Uses of Erythromycin Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Erythromycin Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side effects of Erythromycin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Erythromycin

Vomiting
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea

How to use Erythromycin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How Erythromycin Tablet works

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Erythromycin 500mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Erythromycin 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

What if you forget to take Erythromycin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Erythromycin 500mg Tablet to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Erythromycin 500mg Tablet.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Erythromycin 500mg Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Macrolides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Macrolides

Interaction with drugs

Taking Erythromycin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Lovastatin (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause serious damage to muscles. Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Lovastatin. Do not consume Lovastatin with Erythromycin. If Erythromycin is essential, yo... More

Disopyramide (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm. Do not consume Disopyramide with Erythromycin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor. Factors su... More

Pimozide (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and may be fatal. Do not consume Pimozide with Erythromycin.

Simvastatin (Oral Route) Life-threatening

Concurrent use may cause muscle damage. Erythromycin may raise blood levels of Simvastatin. Do not consume Simvastatin with Erythromycin. If Erythromycin is essential, your doctor ... More

Dexamethasone (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may disturb the heart rhythm. If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as weight gain, increased appetite, facial swelling, mood changes, insomni... More

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Patient concerns

Doctor consult this (PENIDURE 6 LAC IN JECTION) for last 3 year between 21 days I the city of bihar but now she is in kolkata but the problem is that this medicine is not founding in the city of kolkata. What should be do now help us

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

Can be on oral erythromycin but penicillin best

Pitted keratolysis on my feet suggest me medicine

Dr. Dharamvir Singh

Dermatology

Take erythromycin tab 4 times a day for one week

Acne on face, back and front body parts.Lasting for few months,doctor prescribe ISOTRETINOIN ERYTHROMYCIN GEL & HYALURONIC ACID REPAIR BIOMASK.need advice please help

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

For Pimples / Acne - Aclind Gel / Faceclin Gel / D?ACNE Plus gel for application twice daily over affected area.For Marks (spots) - DUCRAY Photoscreen Depigment Cream / Demelan cream for application once in a week at night (very little on marks over marks only) Face wash with Rejuglow Facewash/ Episoft OC Cleanser/ Saslic DS Wash.Tab. Limcee 500mg once daily for one month. Tab. Ascazin twice daily for one month. Combination peels can be performed by a dermatologist in order to improve pimples , marks and scars . Contact : Skin Aid Clinic Gurgaon , 9XXXXXXBlood Test- Serum Insulin Fasting & PP. Hormonal evaluation for PCOD.

Gave antibitotic erythromycin for 10 days.cough reduced but not fully gone its been 1month after the antibiotics course completed. Coughs usually in the night

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.

FAQs

Can the use of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

How long does Erythromycin 500mg Tablet takes to work?

Usually, Erythromycin 500mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

What if I don't get better after using Erythromycin 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Erythromycin 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Erythromycin 500mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Can the use of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet cause infertility?

There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Erythromycin 500mg Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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