Althrocin 125 Mg (Erythromycin)

What is Althrocin 125 mg Tablet?

Althrocin 125 mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that helps treat bacterial infections of the eye, ear, nose, throat, lungs, teeth, skin, and urinary tract. Also given as an alternative therapy to penicillin allergy, Althrocin 125mg Tablet may help treat certain specific infections such as pertussis (whooping cough) and diphtheria.

Prefer giving Althrocin 125mg Tablet on an empty stomach (either 1 hour before or 2 hours after food) as that will enhance the medicine’s absorption. However, if stomach upset occurs, give it with a small amount of food. Althrocin 125mg Tablet is usually given four times a day. Since the dose depends upon the type of infection, its severity, and your child’s age and body weight, make sure to stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor.

How Althrocin 125 mg Tablet Works

Althrocin 125 mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by interfering with the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to perform important functions. By doing so, it stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading.

How Can I Give Althrocin 125 mg Tablet To My Child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Althrocin 125mg Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

Benefits Of Althrocin 125 mg Tablet For Your Child

In Treatment of Pertussis

Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection that can be life-threatening for infants. It is marked by a severe hacking cough followed by a high-pitched intake of breath that sounds like “whoop”. It is easily preventable by vaccine, but Althrocin 125mg Tablet is given if a child develops the infection.

In Treatment of Diphtheria

It is a serious infection of the nose and throat in which a layer of thick, grey matter covers the back of the throat, making breathing hard. It is easily preventable by vaccine, but Althrocin 125mg Tablet is given if a child develops the infection.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Althrocin 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine which can be used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria. These include infections of the ear, nose, throat, lungs and skin. It stops the growth of the bacteria causing the infection and clears the infection. Take it for as long as prescribed by the doctor and avoid skipping doses. This will make sure that all bacteria are killed and they do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Althrocin 125 mg Tablet In Children

Althrocin 125mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Althrocin

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Allergy

Warning

Kidney

Althrocin 125mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Althrocin 125mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as the use of this medicine may affect hearing in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Althrocin 125mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Althrocin 125mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What If I Forget To Give Althrocin 125 mg Tablet To My Child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for the next dose, just give the upcoming dose at the right time. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. What if I give an overdose of Althrocin 125 mg Tablet by mistake?

Though an extra dose of Althrocin 125mg Tablet does not usually cause any harm, you must consult a doctor immediately if you feel you have given too much of it to your child. Never forget that overdose can increase the risk of unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition. So, stay vigilant and adhere to the prescribed dose.

2. What are the serious side effects of Althrocin 125 mg Tablet?

Althrocin 125mg Tablet may rarely cause some serious side effects such as severe gastrointestinal infections (superinfection), severe allergic reactions, liver dysfunction, blood infections, and heart conduction abnormalities like QT prolongation due to arrhythmia. Always consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.

3. Can other medicines be give at the same time as Althrocin 125 mg Tablet?

Althrocin 125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Althrocin 125mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

4. Is it safe to give Althrocin 125 mg Tablet if my child has low potassium levels in blood?

Avoid giving Althrocin 125mg Tablet if your child has low potassium levels as it can lead to conduction abnormalities of the heart such as arrhythmias (QT prolongation).