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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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Is the use of Erycon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Erycon without worrying about any side effects.
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?
Using Erycon does not have any harmful effects on 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 will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Erycon only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Erycon cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Erycon
When consumed with certain foods, Erycon may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erycon
Information about the interaction of Erycon and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Erycon 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, Erycon 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.
It is generally found to be resistant against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas.
Yes, Erycon can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to erythromycin as well or not.
Yes Erycon can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to reduce stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
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