Althrocin 500mg is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.
How to use
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 500mg is to be taken empty stomach.
Interactions / Warnings
Contraindicated in concomitant therapy with astemizole, cisapride, pimozide, or terfenadine and hypersensitivity to erythromycin products.
Prescription
Item requires a valid prescription
Side Effects
Common Dermatologic: Urticaria Gastrointestinal: Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Loss of appetite, Nausea, Vomiting Serious Cardiovascular: Prolonged QT interval, Ventricular arrhythmia (rare) Dermatologic: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis (rare) Gastrointestinal: Clostridium difficile colitis Hepatic: Decreased liver function Immunologic: Anaphylaxis Otic: Hearing loss, High dose patients with renal insufficiency
