Althrox: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Althrox Benefits & Uses

Althrox is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Althrox Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Stye Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Althrox Related Warnings

Is the use of Althrox safe for pregnant women?

Althrox is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Althrox safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Althrox.

Safe
What is the effect of Althrox on the Kidneys?

Althrox is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Althrox on the Liver?

Althrox may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Althrox on the Heart?

Althrox is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Althrox with Other Drugs

Althrox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quinidine

Sotalol

Theophylline

Moderate

Warfarin

Carbamazepine

Paracetamol

Althrox Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Althrox unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Sexually transmitted diseases
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Althrox

Is this Althrox habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Althrox.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Althrox does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Althrox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Althrox is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Althrox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Althrox

Some foods when eaten with Althrox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Althrox

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Althrox with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Althrox

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Althrox cause stomach pain?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Althrox causes stomach pain, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience stomach pain after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller. Even if the pain does not subside or becomes more severe then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

What is Althrox?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Althrox is a brand name of erythromycin and it comes in the unit dosage form of a tablet. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called macrolides. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pneumonia, pertussis (whooping cough), and diphtheria.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Althrox with ibuprofen?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Althrox can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 4 years ago

Is Althrox an antibiotic?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Althrox is an antibiotic. It contains erythromycin (a broad spectrum antibiotic) which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pneumonia, pertussis (whooping cough), and diphtheria.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Althrox with paracetamol?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Althrox can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.