Erythromycin Estolate - Erythromycin Estolate - Oral Liquid Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Erythromycin Estolate.
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Read Before Using Erythromycin Estolate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Warning

• Erythromycin estolate may cause liver problems.
• This medication must not be used if you already have liver problems.
• Stop using this drug and notify your doctor immediately if you develop.

Erythromycin Estolate Storage Instructions

• Store according to directions on package.
• Do not freeze.
• Check the expiration date of your prescription and discard any unused portion after that date or after your doctor tells you to stop taking it.

Usage Instructions

• This medication may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
• Shake liquid well before using.
• 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.

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.

Erythromycin Estolate 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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

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.

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 any of the following rare side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.