Althrocin 250 mg

Composition of Althrocin 250 mg

Althrocin 250 mg contains Erythromycin (250mg). It belongs to the Macrolide class of medicines.

Uses of Althrocin 250 mg

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Bacterial infections Althrocin 250 Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear
• nose
• throat
• lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

How Althrocin 250 mg works

Althrocin 250 Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by inhibiting the production of key proteins that bacteria need to perform essential tasks. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

How to take Althrocin 250 mg

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Althrocin 250 Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Althrocin 250 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, hearing disturbance and heart rhythm changes. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Althrocin 250 mg

Most side effects of Althrocin are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Althrocin 250 mg

Warnings and precautions

Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Tell your doctor if you have a heart rhythm problem or take a medicine for one — this group can affect the heart's electrical timing. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself.

Do not take Althrocin if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for anyone with a known allergy to macrolide antibiotics, or with certain heart rhythm disorders.

Interactions with other medicines

Interacts with a long list of medicines, including statins, some heart medicines and blood thinners — tell your doctor everything you take. Antacids reduce absorption; separate them by a couple of hours.

How to store Althrocin 250 mg

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Althrocin 250 mg

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping early may allow the infection to return and make it more difficult to treat. Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Althrocin 250 Tablet. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect, but it should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Stop taking Althrocin 250 Tablet and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat, or tongue, or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Drug class:

Macrolide

Chemical class:

Macrolides