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— Antibiotic · Macrolide
Ermysin 250mg
Erythromycin Stearate (USP)
Macrolide antibiotic — an alternative to penicillin for respiratory and skin infections.
- Brand name
- Ermysin 250mg
- Generic name
- Erythromycin Stearate (USP)
- Strength
- 250 mg
- Dosage form
- Tablets
- Pack size
- 10 x 10's
- Category
- Antibiotic · Macrolide
Indications
- Respiratory tract infections and whooping cough
- Skin, soft-tissue and dental infections
- Alternative therapy in penicillin-allergic patients
Dosage & administration
Adults
250–500 mg every 6 hours
Children
30–50 mg/kg daily in divided doses
Doses are for general guidance only. Always follow the prescriber's instruction and the approved pack insert.
Precautions
- Prescription-only medicine — dispense on a valid prescription.
- May cause nausea or abdominal discomfort.
- Interacts with several medicines — declare all current therapy.
