Althrocin 100 mg Drop

Althrocin 100 mg Drop is a prescription antibiotic medicine containing erythromycin 100 mg per drop dose in a liquid drop form. It belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections when a doctor decides this form is appropriate. Althrocin 100 mg Drop works only against bacteria, not viruses, so it will not help with colds or the flu. Because this is a specific 100 mg drop strength, it is intended for use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Erythromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and spread. In Althrocin 100 mg Drop form, the medicine is taken as a measured liquid dose so it can be swallowed or administered as directed by the prescriber.

Althrocin 100 mg Drop is a higher-strength drop preparation that may be chosen when a doctor wants a measured erythromycin dose in a liquid form, especially if swallowing tablets is difficult or a drop formulation is preferred. Compared with lower-strength options, the 100 mg strength delivers more medicine per dose, so it may be used differently and should not be substituted without medical advice.

• Bacterial throat and respiratory infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Ear or eye bacterial infections when prescribed
• Certain stomach or intestinal bacterial infections
• Infection prevention in specific doctor-directed situations

• Use Althrocin 100 mg Drop exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose on your own.
• Measure the dose carefully with the provided dropper or dosing device if supplied.
• Take it with or without food, but taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
• If your doctor tells you to take it several times a day, space the doses evenly through the day.
• Finish the full prescribed course even if you start feeling better.
• Shake the bottle well before each dose if the label or pharmacist instructs you to do so.

Each dose of Althrocin 100 mg Drop provides 100 mg of erythromycin. The exact number of doses per day depends on the infection being treated, your age, and your doctor’s instructions; there is no one universal daily maximum that fits every patient. Because this is a specific 100 mg strength, the prescriber decides how often it should be taken and for how long.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Erythromycin may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Loss of appetite
• Unpleasant taste or burping

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of heart rhythm problems.
• Erythromycin can affect the heart’s electrical rhythm, so people with QT prolongation or certain heart conditions need extra caution.
• Tell your prescriber about every medicine you take, because erythromycin has many drug interactions.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Do not take it if you have ever had an allergic reaction to erythromycin or another macrolide antibiotic.
• Report severe diarrhea right away, especially if it is watery, bloody, or persistent.
• Use caution with driving or activities if you feel dizzy or unwell after a dose.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statin medicines such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Ergot medicines used for migraine
• Some anticonvulsants and other antibiotics

Store Althrocin 100 mg Drop at room temperature in the original container, tightly closed, away from moisture, heat, and direct light, and keep it out of reach of children.