Eroceth 250 mg tabl. #10

1. What is Eroceth and what is it used for?

Eroceth is the brand name for Erythromycin Stearate tablets, an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections like respiratory infections, pneumonia, wound infections, acne, and more. It can also be used in patients with penicillin allergies.

2. How does Eroceth work?

It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit, preventing bacterial growth.

3. How is Eroceth taken?

Orally. Adults: 250-500 mg every 6-8 hours. Children: 7.5-25 mg/kg every 6 hours or 15-50 mg/kg every 12 hours. Dosage may be doubled in severe cases.

4. What are the possible side effects of Eroceth?

Nausea, epigastric pain, diarrhea, skin rash, cholestatic jaundice, hypersensitivity reactions, oral candidiasis, thrombophlebitis, and fever.

5. Are there any contraindications or precautions for taking Eroceth?

Contraindicated in individuals with hypersensitivity to erythromycin. Caution in patients with liver problems and during breastfeeding.

6. How is Eroceth absorbed and eliminated by the body?

Absorbed from the intestines, distributed widely (except the brain), crosses the placental barrier, metabolized in the liver, and excreted in bile and feces.

7. Does Eroceth interact with other medications?

Yes, with anticoagulants, bromocriptine, carbamazepine, digoxin, disopyramide, ergot alkaloids, methylprednisolone, penicillins, theophylline, and triazolam.

8. How should Eroceth be stored?

Below 30°C (86°F), protected from light and moisture.

9. What is the presentation of Eroceth 250 mg?

Strips of 10 tablets.

10. What are the onset and duration of action of Eroceth?

Onset: 2-4 hours. Duration: 6-12 hours.