Althrocin - 250mg

Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

US Brand equivalent to Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

There are many drugs equivalent to Althrocin 250 mg available in the US market. Some of them are as follows:
• Abboderm
• Aknemago
• Akne-mycin
• Benzamycin
• Del-mycin

What is the Generic name of Althrocin?

Erythromycin is the generic name of Althrocin 250 mg.

About Althrocin (Erythromycin)

Althrocin is globally marketed by Alembic Pharmaceuticals, India. Althrocin 250 mg is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores, medical stores and hospitals. The active ingredient is erythromycin. It is used in treatment and prevention of:

• Bacterial infections
• Tonsillitis
• Sinusitis
• Bacterial rhinitis( infection of nose)
• Pneumonia
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis
• Rheumatic fever

Manufacturer of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Althrocin is commercially produced by Alembic Pharmaceuticals, India and it is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores, medical stores and hospitals. It is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in India.

Strength of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Althrocin contains the active ingredient erythromycin. It should be noted that Althrocin 250 mg is available in various strengths. One should use the strength as directed by the physician. It is available in strengths of 125mg, 250mg,500mg.

Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)is used in the treatment and prevention of:

• Bacterial infections
• Tonsillitis
• Sinusitis
• Bacterial rhinitis( infection of nose)
• Pneumonia
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis
• Rheumatic fever

How Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin) works?

Althrocin mainly consists of erythromycin which is a macrolide antibiotic. It is a bacteriostatic drug that is it inhibits the multiplication of the bacteria by interfering with its protein synthesis. Thereby it is used in infections caused by bacteria.

Before you use Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

You should be sure that
• You are not allergic to it.
• It is not interfering with other medications.
• It is not affecting the mother and the baby during pregnancy and lactation.

What Should I Avoid While Using Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Avoid the following drugs while using Althrocin 250mg :

• Other antiviral drugs
• Antidepressant drugs
• Alcohol

When not to use Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

You should avoid using Althrocin in the following conditions:
• Allergy
• If you are pregnant.
• Liver disease
• If the patient is taking terfenadine or astemizole.

Tell your doctor if

• You are allergic to althrocin
• You are taking any other medication for any other disease or disorder.
• You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You have medical history especially of kidney problems, liver problems.

Dosage For Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Althrocin is available in various strengths and as different doses. One should use the strength and dose as directed by the physician.

How Much Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin) shall I Use?

For adults- the usual dose is 250mg every 6 hours. It is taken 1 hour before meals.
For kids- 30-40 mg/kg/day is usually given in divided doses.

For how long should I continue using Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)?

Take this medication regularly. One should continue taking it even if he/she feels well. This medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by the physician. One should not increase the dose or stop this medication without consulting a physician. One should continue the medication as directed by the physician.One should avoid long-term use of erythromycin as it may increase the chances of secondary infections.

Overdose Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

An overdose of Althrocin may lead to deranged liver functions. In such cases take the patient to the nearby hospital. Long-term use may lead to secondary infections.

Missed Dose Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

If one misses a dose, he/she should take it as soon as they remember. If they miss it, they should take the next dose. Do not double the dose. Do not take multiple doses at a time.

Side Effects Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Althrocin may lead to the following side effects:
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle and joint pains
• Chills
• Dizziness
• Skin rash.
In any of the side effects, consult a doctor as soon as possible.

Common Drug Interactions Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Some drugs may interfere with the mechanism of action of the drug or may increase the side effects or interfere with the absorption of the drug. Thus altering the net result. Some of the drugs that interact with erythromycin are as follows:
• Clonazepam
• Amiodarone
• Pimozide
• Ethinyl estradiol

Warning and precautions Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

• Take Althrocin 250mg as and when directed by the physician.
• Do not alter the course or stop the drug without consulting the doctor.
• Tell medical history properly to the doctor
• Check the expiry date.
• Avoid Althrocin 250 mg in liver patients.
• Make sure that you are not pregnant and breastfeeding.

Things to Remember

• Always tell your doctor medical history properly
• Always check the expiry date
• Avoid long term use
• Avoid the drug in liver patients
• Avoid the drug use in pregnant and breastfeeding women

Indications and usage

Althrocin is used in the treatment and prevention of:
• Bacterial infections
• Tonsillitis
• Sinusitis
• Bacterial rhinitis( infection of nose)
• Pneumonia
• Ear infections
• Bronchitis
• Rheumatic fever

Dosage And Administration Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

Althrocin 250mg is available in the form of tablets. These must be taken as directed by the physician.

Recommended dose Of Althrocin 250mg (Erythromycin)

The Dose depends on body weight and severity of the disease.

• Consult a doctor regarding the drug dose to be taken.
• For adults- the usual dose is 250mg every 6 hours. It is taken 1 hour before meals.
• For kids- 30-40mg/kg/day is usually given in divided doses.