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Althrocin 100 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Althrocin 100 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Althrocin 100 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Althrocin 100 Tablet as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Althrocin 100 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Althrocin 100 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Althrocin 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Althrocin 100 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Althrocin 100 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Althrocin 100 Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Althrocin 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Althrocin 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Althrocin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Althrocin 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Althrocin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Althrocin 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Althrocin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Althrocin 100 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Althrocin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Althrocin 100 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Althrocin for the heart.
Althrocin 100 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Althrocin 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Althrocin 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Althrocin 100 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Althrocin 100 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Althrocin 100 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Althrocin 100 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Althrocin 100 Tablet
Taking Althrocin 100 Tablet with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Althrocin 100 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Althrocin 100 Tablet with alcohol.
Yes, Althrocin 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.
Yes, Althrocin can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Althrocin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria that results in stunted bacterial cell growth. It is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bordetella pertussis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
Yes, Althrocin 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.
Althrocin is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Pce (erythromycin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 752-754
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