A Mycin Lotion 25ml - Lotion Erythromycin - 3% 1 25ml Lotion(s) / 25ml Lotion Aristopharma Limited Introduction: A Mycin Lotion 25ml 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. A Mycin Lotion 25ml 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... Uses of A Mycin Lotion 25ml: Bacterial infections Side effects of A Mycin Lotion 25ml: VomitingNauseaAbdominal painDiarrhea How to use A Mycin Lotion 25ml: 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. A Mycin Lotion 25ml is to be taken empty stomach. How A Mycin Lotion 25ml works: A Mycin Lotion 25ml 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. What if you forget to take A Mycin Lotion 25ml?: If you miss a dose of A Mycin Lotion 25ml, 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. Indication: Susceptible infections, Respiratory tract infections, Enteritis, Pertussis, Trench fever, Chanroid, Chlamydial infections, Diphtheria, Legionnaire's disease, Pneumonia, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, Acne, Rheumatic fever, Neonatal conjunctivitis. Administration: Should be taken on an empty stomach. Best taken on an empty stomach at least ½ hr & preferably 2 hr before meals. Reconstitution: Oral susp: Add 77 mL of water and shake vigorously. This makes 100 mL susp. Adult Dose: Adults: Usually 250 mg every 6 hours, or 500 mg every 12 hours. May increase up to 4 g/day, according to severity of infection. Upper respiratory tract infections of mild to moderate severity: 250 to 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 days. Lower respiratory infections of mild to moderate severity: 250 to 500 mg 4 times a day for 10 days. Respiratory tract infections due to Mycoplasma pneumoniae: 500 mg 6 hours for 5 to 10 days, treat severe infections for up to 3 weeks. Skin and soft tissue infections of mild to moderate severity: 250 to 500... Child Dose: Children: PO 50 mg/kg/day q6–8h Renal Dose: Renal Impairment Dose adjustment not necessary Contraindication: Hypersensitivity; porphyria; hepatic impairment; pregnancy. Mode of Action: Erythromycin inhibits protein synthesis by irreversibly binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation reactions of susceptible organisms resulting in stunted cell growth. Precaution: Increased risk of cholestatic hepatitis when treatment is >10 days or in patients with previous history of erythromycin usage. History of hepatic disorders; arrhythmias; prolonged QT interval; lactation. Monitor liver function. Avoid estolate in liver impairment. Caution when using lactobionate in patients with severe renal impairment. May aggravate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis. Lactation: distributed in breast milk, use with caution; AAP categorizes as compatible with breastfeeding Side Effect: 1-10% Abdominal pain (8%),Headache (8%),Nausea (8%),Diarrhea (7%),Rash (3%),Vomiting (3%),Dyspepsia (2%),Flatulence (2%),Pain (2%),Pruritus (1%),Pseudomembranous colitis Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis,Anaphylaxis,Fever,Mild allergic reactions,Urticaria,Skin eruptions,Tinnitus <1% Cholestatic hepatitis,Confusion,Hallucinations,Hearing loss,Hypotension,Nervous system effects including seizures,Torsade de pointes,Ventricular tachycardia,Vertigo Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity, cholestatic jaundice; raised serum transaminases; eosinophilia. Pregnancy Category Note: Pregnancy category: B Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; use with caution (American Academy of Pediatrics committee states that drug is compatible with nursing) Interaction: May decrease plasma levels of valproic acid thus, increasing the risk of seizures. Increased plasma concentrations w/ probenecid.