Althrocin 500 mg

Composition of Althrocin 500 mg

Althrocin 500 mg contains Erythromycin 500 mg (as erythromycin base) tablet. It belongs to the Macrolide antibiotic class of medicines.

Uses of Althrocin 500 mg

• Bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms such as respiratory tract infections (pharyngitis/tonsillitis
• bronchitis
• pneumonia)
• skin and soft tissue infections
• ear infections
• and certain sexually transmitted infections (e.g.
• chlamydial infections) as prescribed by the doctor; also used in penicillin-allergic patients for some infections.

Key benefits

• Treats susceptible bacterial infections
• Useful in penicillin-allergic patients for certain infections
• Helps relieve infection-related fever and inflammation
• Effective for respiratory and skin infections
• Convenient oral tablet dosing

How Althrocin 500 mg works

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This stops bacterial growth (mainly bacteriostatic) and helps clear the infection.

How to take Althrocin 500 mg

Take as prescribed by the physician. Usually taken orally with water; best taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before or 2 hours after food) unless stomach upset occurs, in which case take with food. Complete the full course; do not skip doses.

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

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

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 500 mg

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

• Nausea
• vomiting
• abdominal pain/cramps
• diarrhoea
• loss of appetite
• headache
• dizziness
• rash

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 500 mg

Warnings and precautions

Use only for bacterial infections. Inform doctor if you have liver disease, history of jaundice with erythromycin, myasthenia gravis, heart rhythm problems/QT prolongation, low potassium/magnesium, or severe diarrhoea. Stop and seek care if allergic reaction, severe skin rash, or persistent/watery/bloody diarrhoea occurs (risk of C. difficile). May cause liver enzyme elevation or cholestatic hepatitis (rare).

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

Warfarin/other anticoagulants (↑bleeding risk), theophylline (↑levels), carbamazepine (↑levels), digoxin (↑levels), ciclosporin/tacrolimus (↑levels), statins such as simvastatin/lovastatin (↑myopathy risk), ergot derivatives (avoid), QT-prolonging drugs (e.g., amiodarone, sotalol, certain antipsychotics/fluoroquinolones) (↑arrhythmia risk), rifampicin (↓erythromycin levels), oral contraceptives (possible reduced efficacy if vomiting/diarrhoea occurs)

How to store Althrocin 500 mg

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Althrocin 500 mg

Take it at the same time each day and complete the course. Taking it with food reduces nausea unless the pack says to take it on an empty stomach.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALEMBIC PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Antibiotic

Drug class:

Macrolide antibiotic