Erycon is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Erycon also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Erycon depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Erycon side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Erycon go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Erycon's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Erycon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Erycon have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Erycon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Erycon is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Erycon 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Erycon is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Erycon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Erycon safely.
Is the use of Erycon safe during breastfeeding?
Erycon does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Erycon on the Kidneys?
Erycon does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Erycon on the Liver?
Erycon may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Erycon on the Heart?
Erycon is not harmful for the heart.
Erycon 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 Erycon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erycon habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Erycon.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Erycon does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Erycon is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Erycon for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Erycon
Taking Erycon with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erycon
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Erycon with alcohol.
Erycon 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.
Yes, Erycon 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.
No, Erycon does not make you sleepy. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it.
Erycon 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.
No, Erycon does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing severe constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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