Althrocin 100 mg Tablet

Althrocin 100 mg Tablet contains erythromycin 100 mg in each tablet. It is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. This Althrocin 100 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections involving the skin, respiratory tract, or other sites when erythromycin is an appropriate choice. Use it only as directed by a healthcare professional.

How it works: Erythromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Althrocin 100 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so the antibiotic can circulate through the body to help clear susceptible bacterial infections.

Althrocin 100 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Althrocin 250 mg Tablet and Althrocin 500 mg Tablet. That makes it easier for a doctor to fine-tune dosing, especially for people who need smaller, divided doses rather than a higher-strength tablet. A clinician may choose this strength when a lower per-tablet amount is appropriate or when dose adjustment is needed based on age, weight, or medical condition.

• Bacterial respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain ear, throat, or sinus infections
• Some atypical bacterial infections
• Infections caused by bacteria sensitive to erythromycin

• Swallow Althrocin 100 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed, even if you start to feel better before finishing the course.
• If stomach upset occurs, ask your clinician whether it can be taken with food; food may reduce irritation for some people but can also affect absorption.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless a pharmacist or prescriber says it is appropriate for your specific product.
• Space doses evenly through the day if prescribed multiple times daily.
• Finish the full prescribed course unless your prescriber tells you to stop.

Each Althrocin 100 mg Tablet provides 100 mg of erythromycin, so several tablets may be needed to make up a prescribed dose. Depending on the infection and the patient, it may be taken multiple times a day; the doctor determines the exact schedule and the maximum daily amount. Do not change the dose on your own, because this strength is intended for individualized dosing rather than self-directed use.

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
• Mild rash or itching

• Use caution if you have a history of liver disease, since erythromycin can affect the liver.
• Tell your doctor if you have heart rhythm problems or a prolonged QT interval, because erythromycin can increase arrhythmia risk.
• Report all medicines you take, since many drug interactions are possible with erythromycin.
• Avoid driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or unwell after taking the tablet.
• Do not use this antibiotic for viral infections.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether Althrocin 100 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.
• Use the tablet only as prescribed; a lower-strength tablet like this is meant for carefully adjusted dosing.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain antiarrhythmics and other QT-prolonging medicines
• Ergot medicines
• Some anticonvulsants and immunosuppressants

Store Althrocin 100 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.