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Erytop is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream,Gel,Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Other than this, Erytop has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Erytop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Erytop as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Erytop are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Erytop's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Erytop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Erytop contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Erytop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Erytop is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Erytop 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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Is the use of Erytop safe for pregnant women?
Erytop can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Erytop safe during breastfeeding?
Erytop can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Erytop on the Kidneys?
Erytop rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Erytop on the Liver?
Erytop is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Erytop on the Heart?
You can take Erytop without any fear of damage to the heart.
Erytop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Erytop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Erytop habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Erytop has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Erytop since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Erytop is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Erytop in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Erytop
Taking Erytop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Erytop
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Erytop with alcohol will be.
Yes, oral Erytop can be taken with ibuprofen. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with ibuprofen then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Discontinuing Erytop on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
No, Erytop is not a steroid. It contains clindamycin which is a broad-spectrum macrolide antibiotic that belongs to the class of drug known as lincosamides. It is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Oral Erytop can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Erytop should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.
Yes, Erytop covers MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is effective against not just MRSA infection but also to penicillin-susceptible strains such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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