Erythrocin Stearate - Erythromycin Base, Erythromycin Stearate - Oral Tablet Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Erythrocin Stearate.
• Erythrocin
• eh-rith-row-MY-sin STEER-ate

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.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Medicinal Applications

• Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, middle ear infections, and skin infections.

Erythrocin Stearate Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is best taken on an empty stomach.
• It may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs, however, this will reduce blood drug levels.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water or fluid.
• The medication must be swallowed whole to prevent stomach upset.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
• Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Erythrocin Stearate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• May cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and stomach cramps the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you develop symptoms of jaundice such as.

Erythrocin Stearate Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not freeze.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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