Indications & Uses
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Adults and children over 8 years: 250 to 500 mg every six hours for mild to moderate infections. In severe cases, this may be increased to up to 4 gm or more daily. Elderly: No special dosage recommendation is needed. Erythromycin may be given, if desired, three times daily or twice daily, using one third or half of the total daily dose every 8 hours or every 12 hours respectively. Children aged 2 to 8 years: 250 mg every six hours, or 30 to 50 mg per kg body weight per day divided into four equal doses. Infants and children up to 2 years: 500 mg in divided doses, or 30 to 50 mg per kg body weight in divided doses.
Side Effects
Allergic reactions to erythromycin are rare and generally mild, though anaphylaxis has occurred in isolated cases. Some patients notice mild stomach discomfort after taking it by mouth, occasionally along with nausea or vomiting. This usually settles on its own within a few days, and the dose does not normally need to be lowered.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Erosil should be used cautiously in patients with impaired liver function, since it is mainly eliminated from the body via the bile.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to Erythromycin.