DS Tablet: Each film coated tablet contains Erythromycin USP 500 mg as Erythromycin Stearate USP.
Eromycin® (Erythromycin USP) is a bacteriostatic macrolide antibiotic. But may be bactericidal in high concentrations. Although the mechanism by which Eromycin® acts in reducing the inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris is unknown, it is presumably due to the antibiotic action of the drug.
Alternative to a penicillin in penicillin-sensitive patients, penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections, alternative to a tetracycline in mycoplasma pneumonia, pertussis, diphtheria—especially in treatment of the carrier state, rheumatic fever prophylaxis, chronic bronchitis, otitis media & chronic prostatitis.
Adults: 1-2 gm daily in divided doses. Children: 30-50 mg/kg/day.
Contraindication & Precaution:
Hypersensitivity to Erythromycines, impaired hepatic function.
Theophylline, Carbamazepine, Digoxin, Warfarin, Ergotamine.
There is no evidence that the use of Erythromycin is hazardous in pregnancy though it does cross the placental barrier.
Eromycin* DS Tablet: Box containing 30 film coated tablets in blister pack. Eromycin* Powder for Suspension: HDPE Bottle containing dry powder to make 100 ml suspension with a measuring spoon. Eromycin* Pediatric drops: HDPE Bottle containing dry powder to make 60 ml concentrated suspension with a measuring spoon and dropper.
For external use only.
Keep away from eyes, nose, mouth and other mucous membranes. Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature and keep away from light.