Erythrocin Lactobionate - Erythromycin Lactobionate - Intravenous Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Erythrocin Lactobionate.
• USES: This medication is an antibiotic used to treat various infections.
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Read Before Using Erythrocin Lactobionate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, vomiting or irritation at the injection site may occur.
• If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all the drugs you may use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially of the following.

Erythrocin Lactobionate Miscellaneous Notes

• When possible, the injection will be replaced with medication taken by mouth.

Erythrocin Lactobionate Storage Instructions

• This medication is stable for 8 hours at room temperature or for 24 hours if refrigerated.
• The medication may be frozen for up to 30 days.
• If frozen, thaw in refrigerator and use within 8 hours of thawing.
• Do not refreeze thawed medication.
• Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is administered by injection into a vein.
• It may be infused continuously or given a separate doses at evenly spaced intervals around the clock to ensure a constant level of medication in your blood.
• Take this medication for the full time prescribed.
• Do not stop taking this without your doctor's approval.
• Stopping therapy too soon may result in a reinfection.