Erythromycin (erythromycin): Reviews and patient testimonials

Erythromycin 125 mg/5 ml Sugar Free Granules for Oral Suspension

Erythromycin is indicated for the treatment / prophylaxis of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms:-

• upper and lower respiratory tract infections

• Skin and soft tissue infections

• bone infections

• gastro intestinal infections

• oral/dental infections

• eye infections

• sexually transmitted diseases

• prophylaxis of whooping cough and diphtheria

• as an alternative to penicillin for staphylococcal infections in sensitive patients

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents

Erythromycin 1g Powder for Solution for Infusion

Erythromycin Panpharma is indicated for treatment of the following appropriately diagnosed bacterial infections in adults and children caused by susceptible strains of organisms when oral administration is not possible or insufficient.

- Conjunctivitis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis,

- Pneumonia caused by atypical agents (Legionella pneumophila, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydia psittaci or Chlamydia pneumoniae),

- Whooping cough (Pertussis),

- Urogenital infections caused by Chlamydia trachomatis,

- Severe gastroenteritis due to Campylobacter jejuni,

- Diphtheria,

- Lymphogranuloma venereum.

Erythromycin is also indicated for the treatment of the following infections in patients with hypersensitivity to beta-lactams or when beta-lactams are not appropriate for other reasons:

- Otitis media in severe cases,

- Community acquired pneumonia,

- Skin and soft tissue infections,

- Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis,

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents.

Erythromycin 250 mg/5 ml Sugar Free Granules for Oral Suspension

Erythromycin is indicated for the treatment / prophylaxis of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms:-

• upper and lower respiratory tract infections

• skin and soft tissue infections

• bone infections

• gastrointestinal infections

• oral/dental infections

• eye infections

• sexually transmitted diseases

• prophylaxis of whooping cough and diphtheria

• as an alternative to penicillin for staphylococcal infections in sensitive patients

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents

Erythromycin 250mg Tablets

For the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by Erythromycin-sensitive organisms.

Erythromycin has been shown to have in-vitro activity against the following micro-organisms:

Gram positive cocci: Staphylococci and Streptococci.

Haemophilus influenzae, L-forms, Neisseria, Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Legionella pneumophila, Branhamella catarrhalis, Bordetella pertussis

Corynebacterium diphtheriae (as an adjunct to antitoxin)

Treponema pallidum, Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealytica

Clostridia, Campylobacter.

Clinical infications:

1. Upper respiratory tract infections: Tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, secondary infections in influenza and common colds.

2. Lower respiratory tract infections: Tracheitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia (lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, primary atypical pneumonia), bronchiectasis, Legionnaire's disease

3. Ear infections: Otitis media and otitis externa, mastoiditis.

4. Eye infections: Blepharitis

5. Oral/dental infections: Gingivitis, Vincent's angina

6. Skin and soft tissue infections: Boils and carbuncles, paronychia, abscesses, ustular acne, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas

7. Gastro-intestinal infections: cholecystitis, staphylococcal enterocolitis

8. Prophylaxis: pre- and post- operative trauma, burns, rheumatic fever

9. Other infections: osteomyelitis, urethritis, gonorrhoea, syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, diphtheria, prostatitis, scarlet fever

Note: Erythromycin has also proved to be of value in endocarditis and septicaemia, but in these conditions initial administration of erythromycin lactobionate by the intravenous route is advisable.

Erythromycin 500mg/5ml Sugar Free Granules for Oral suspension

Erythromycin is indicated for the treatment / prophylaxis of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms:-

• upper and lower respiratory tract infections

• skin and soft tissue infections

• bone infections

• gastro–intestinal infections

• oral/dental infections

• eye infections

• sexually transmitted diseases

• prophylaxis of whooping cough and diphtheria

• as an alternative to penicillin for staphylococcal and streptococcal infections in sensitive patients

Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents

Erythromycin Suspension 125mg/5ml SF

For the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms.

Erythromycin is highly effective in the treatment of a great variety of clinical infections such as:

1. Upper Respiratory Tract infections: tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess, pharyngitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, secondary infections in influenza and common colds

2. Lower Respiratory Tract infections: tracheitis, acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia (lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, primary atypical pneumonia), bronchiectasis, Legionnaire's disease

3. Ear infection: otitis media and otitis externa, mastoiditis

4. Oral infections: gingivitis, Vincent's angina

5. Eye infections: blepharitis

6. Skin and soft tissue infections: boils and carbuncles, paronychia, abscesses, pustular acne, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas

7. Gastrointestinal infections: cholecystitis, staphylococcal enterocolitis

8. Prophylaxis: pre- and post-operative trauma, burns, rheumatic fever.

9. Other infections: osteomyelitis, urethritis, gonorrhoea, syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, diphtheria, prostatitis, scarlet fever

Note: Erythromycin has also proved to be of value in endocarditis and septicaemia, but in these conditions initial administration of erythromycin lactobionate by the intravenous route is advisable.

Erythromycin Tablets BP 250 mg

For the prophylaxis and treatment of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms.

Antibiotic, highly effective in the treatment of a great variety of infections.

1) Upper respiratory tract infections: laryngitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, secondary infections in colds and influenza, tonsillitis, peritonsillar abscess.

2) Lower respiratory tract infections: acute and chronic bronchitis, tracheitis, pneumonia (lobar pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, primary atypical pneumonia), bronchiectasis, legionnaires disease.

3) Eye infections: blepharitis

4) Ear infections: otitis media and otitis externa, mastoiditis.

5) Oral infections: gingivitis, Vincent's angina.

6) Skin and soft tissue infections: boils and carbuncles, abscesses, pustular acne, paronychia, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas.

7) Gastro-intestinal infections: staphylococcal enterocolitis, cholecytis

8) Other infections: gonorrhoea, syphilis, urethritis, osteomyelitis, lymphogranuloma venereum, diphtheria, prostatis, scarlet fever.

9) Prophylaxis: pre- and post-operative, burns, trauma, rheumatic fever.

Note: Erythromycin has also proved to be of value in endocarditis and septicaemia, but in these conditions initial administration of erythromycin lactobionate by the intravenous route is advisable.

Route of administration: Injectable, Oral
Molecule: erythromycin