Althrocin 250 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Erythromycin (250mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Macrolides |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Macrolides |
| User Rating | 4.8 |
| User Reviews | 305 |
FAQ
Can the use of Althrocin 250 cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Althrocin 250 can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.
Can I stop taking Althrocin 250 when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Althrocin 250 and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
What if I don't get better after using Althrocin 250?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
How long does Althrocin 250 takes to work?
Usually, Althrocin 250 starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can the use of Althrocin 250 cause infertility?
There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Althrocin 250 will cause infertility in males or females.
What if you forget to take Althrocin Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Althrocin 250, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Althrocin 250 Tablet Reviews
Althrocin 250 is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve the symptoms and cures the infection.
Althrocin 250 is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Althrocin 250 is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
How Althrocin 250 Tablet Works
Althrocin 250 is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
How to Use Althrocin 250 Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Althrocin 250 is to be taken empty stomach.
Benefits of Althrocin 250 Tablet
- In Treatment of Bacterial infections: Althrocin 250 is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.
Uses of Althrocin 250 Tablet
- Treatment of Bacterial infections
Althrocin 250 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Althrocin 250 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Althrocin 250.
Liver
CAUTION
Althrocin 250 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Althrocin 250 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.
Driving
SAFE
Althrocin 250 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Althrocin 250 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Althrocin 250 is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Althrocin 250 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby.
Quick Tips
- Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Althrocin 250.
- Your doctor has prescribed Althrocin 250 to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
- Take it 1 hour before or two hours after food.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Stop taking Althrocin 250 and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
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