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Althrox, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Althrox have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Althrox. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Althrox have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Althrox normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Althrox has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Althrox related warnings talks about Althrox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Althrox are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Althrox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Althrox is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Althrox 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 Althrox safe for pregnant women?
Althrox is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Althrox safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Althrox.
What is the effect of Althrox on the Kidneys?
Althrox is not harmful for kidneys.
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.
What is the effect of Althrox on the Heart?
Althrox is not harmful for the heart.
Althrox 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 Althrox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Althrox habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Althrox.
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.
Is it safe?
Althrox is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Althrox is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Althrox
Some foods when eaten with Althrox can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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