Manufacturer:

          Stiefel 

Contents:

          Erythromycin

Indications:

          Listed in Dosage.

Contraindications:

          Hypersensitivity; porphyria; hepatic impairment; pregnancy.

Special Precautions:

          Increased risk of cholestatic hepatitis when treatment is >10 days or in patients with previous history of erythromycin usage. History of hepatic disorders; arrhythmias; prolonged QT interval; lactation. Monitor liver function. Avoid estolate in liver impairment. Caution when using lactobionate in patients with severe renal impairment. May aggravate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis.

Dosage:

          Adult: PO Susceptible infections 1-2 g/day. Severe: Up to 4 g/day. Acne 250 mg/day. Severe: Up to 500 mg twice daily. Prophylaxis against pneumococcal infections; Prevention of streptococcal infections in patients w/ rheumatic fever or heart disease 250 mg twice daily. IV Susceptible infections As lactobionate: 15-20 mg/kg/day. Severe: Up to 4 g/kg/day. Ophth Ophth infections As 0.5% oint: Apply up to 6 times/day. Topical Acne As 2% gel/soln: Apply 1-2 times/day.

Class:

          Macrolides / Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics / Acne Treatment Preparations

Presentation/Packing:

          Stiemycin - Bottle of 25 mL

Details:

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