E Mycin 250 mg Tablet

E Mycin 250 mg Tablet is an oral antibiotic that contains 250 mg of erythromycin in each tablet. Erythromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. E Mycin 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections such as some throat, skin, chest, or soft tissue infections when the bacteria are expected to respond to erythromycin.

How it works: Erythromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, E Mycin 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system to help fight the infection throughout the body.

This E Mycin 250 mg Tablet is a standard tablet strength that may suit people who need a moderate oral dose in a swallowable tablet form. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, the 250 mg tablet is the specific product your doctor would use when this exact dose and tablet format are appropriate for your infection and treatment plan.

• Certain bacterial throat infections
• Some skin and soft tissue infections
• Selected chest or respiratory bacterial infections
• Other infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive bacteria

• Swallow E Mycin 250 mg Tablet with a full glass of water.
• Take it exactly as prescribed, at evenly spaced times if you are told to take it more than once a day.
• You may be advised to take it on an empty stomach for better absorption, but follow your prescriber’s directions if stomach upset occurs.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better before it is done.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or prescriber has specifically told you it is okay.

Each E Mycin 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of erythromycin. The number of tablets per dose and how many times per day you take it depend on the infection being treated, your age, and your medical history; the doctor decides the exact schedule. Do not take more than prescribed, because erythromycin dosing varies and the maximum daily amount is individualized rather than fixed for every patient.

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

Common side effects of Erythromycin may include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain or cramping
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Mild stomach upset, which can happen with erythromycin tablets

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or QT prolongation, because erythromycin can affect the heart in some people.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since this medicine is processed by the liver.
• Do not start E Mycin 250 mg Tablet without checking for drug interactions, because erythromycin interacts with many medicines.
• Tell your prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy.
• If the tablet upsets your stomach, ask whether it should be taken with food; food can change absorption for some erythromycin products.
• This medicine can cause dizziness or stomach upset in some people, so use caution when driving or doing anything that requires alertness.
• Do not use it for viral infections, because antibiotics do not treat colds or flu.

• Warfarin
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines, including some antiarrhythmics
• Colchicine
• Some seizure medicines or other strong enzyme-inducing drugs

Store E Mycin 250 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light.