Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate - Erythromycin Base Enteric, Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate-oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate.
• USES: Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
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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 dark urine, clay-colored stools or yellowing of eyes or skin.
• In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
• Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
• Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (for example, oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection) If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

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

• Swallow medication whole to prevent stomach upset.
• May be taken with food or milk if stomach upset does occur.
• 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.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

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

Read Before Using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of liver disease/jaundice, and of any allergies you may have.
• Caution is advised when this drug is used in infants.
• Though very unlikely to happen, a stomach problem called IHPS (infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) has been noted.
• Contact your child's doctor immediately if the child has persistent vomiting or increased irritability.
• This drug should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
• Small amounts of drug appear in breast milk.
• Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Storage Instructions

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

Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate 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.

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.