Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet

Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet is an antibiotic tablet that contains 250 mg of erythromycin in each tablet. It belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class and is used to treat certain bacterial infections, not viral illnesses like colds or flu. Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet may be prescribed for infections of the skin, respiratory tract, throat, and other areas when the bacteria are likely to respond to erythromycin. It is made by Pfizer, India and supplied in a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Erythromycin works by stopping bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow and multiply. In tablet form, Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet is swallowed and absorbed so it can reach the infection site through the bloodstream.

Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet is a moderate tablet strength that can fit common adult dosing patterns when a prescriber wants a fixed 250 mg dose per tablet. Because there are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, the 250 mg tablet is the exact product being dispensed rather than a lower- or higher-strength version. A doctor may choose this tablet strength to help match a specific total daily dose and to make dosing simpler and more consistent.

• Bacterial throat or respiratory infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Certain ear infections
• Some whooping cough cases
• Other infections caused by susceptible bacteria

• Swallow Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet with a full glass of water unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it exactly at the times prescribed, and try to space doses evenly through the day.
• If your stomach is upset, ask your doctor or pharmacist whether you should take it with food, because erythromycin can be taken differently depending on the specific product and prescription.
• Finish the full course even if you start feeling better.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor specifically says it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet provides 250 mg of erythromycin. The number of tablets taken per day depends on the infection being treated and the prescribing doctor’s directions; this strength is often taken multiple times a day, but the exact schedule and maximum daily amount must be set by the prescriber. Do not change the dose or stop early without medical advice, even if symptoms improve.

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
• Diarrhea
• Loss of appetite
• Abdominal cramping

• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, because erythromycin is processed by the liver.
• Use caution if you have a history of heart rhythm problems or a prolonged QT interval.
• Let your clinician know about all medicines you take, because erythromycin has many interaction risks.
• Avoid starting new prescription or over-the-counter medicines without checking first.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use only if your doctor says the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Do not use this tablet for viral infections, because antibiotics do not work for colds or flu.
• If you develop severe diarrhea during treatment, contact a healthcare professional promptly.

• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Statins such as simvastatin or lovastatin
• Certain heart rhythm medicines
• Some seizure medicines
• Ergot medicines used for migraine

Store Erythrocin 250 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and direct light.