Eltocin 500 mg Tablet

Eltocin 500 mg Tablet contains 500 mg of erythromycin in each tablet. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Eltocin 500 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections affecting the throat, chest, skin, or other susceptible body sites when a doctor determines erythromycin is appropriate.

How it works: Erythromycin works by stopping susceptible bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. As a tablet, Eltocin 500 mg is taken by mouth and is absorbed into the body to help treat the infection at its source.

Eltocin 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet, so it is usually chosen when a doctor wants each dose to deliver more erythromycin in a single tablet. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand, this 500 mg tablet is intended for patients whose prescribed regimen matches this tablet strength and who can swallow a standard tablet with water.

• Bacterial throat and respiratory infections
• Certain skin and soft tissue infections
• Some ear infections
• Other infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive bacteria

• Swallow the Eltocin 500 mg Tablet whole with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly on the schedule prescribed; spacing doses evenly helps keep antibiotic levels steady.
• Food can affect erythromycin absorption, so follow your prescriber’s instructions about taking it with or without food.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better, unless your doctor tells you to stop.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is appropriate for your specific prescription.

Each Eltocin 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of erythromycin per tablet. How often it is taken can vary by infection and patient factors, and a doctor may prescribe it multiple times per day; the maximum daily amount depends on the condition being treated and the prescriber’s directions. This strength should be used only as directed by a clinician, since the right dose and duration are specific to the infection and the person being treated.

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
• Headache

• Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart rhythm problems, because erythromycin can affect the heart’s electrical activity.
• Use extra caution if you have liver disease, since erythromycin can be harder for the body to process.
• Report any history of myasthenia gravis, as macrolide antibiotics can worsen muscle weakness in some people.
• Let your clinician know about all medicines you take, because this tablet can interact with many prescription drugs.
• Avoid alcohol if it worsens stomach upset or if your prescriber advises against it during treatment.
• Do not use it to treat a viral infection, since antibiotics do not work for colds or flu.
• If dizziness or stomach upset occurs, be careful with driving or operating machinery until you know how you feel.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statin medicines such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines that can prolong the QT interval
• Some seizure medicines and other CYP3A4-related drug interactions
• Ergot medicines used for migraine

Store Eltocin 500 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.