ERYTHROMYCIN STEARATE
500MG RITEMED FILM-COATED TABLET
500mg Film-Coated
Indication*
For the treatment of the following infections caused by susceptible microorganism: Upper respiratory tract infections: Laryngistis, pharyngistis, sinusitis, tonsilitis, peritonsillar abscess, otitis media, otitis externa, mastoiditis, secondary infections in influenza and common colds. Lower respiratory tract infections: Acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, pneumonia, tracheitis, Legionnaire's disease. Gastrointestinal infections: Cholecystitis, staphylococcal enterocolitis, intestinal amebiases (extraenteric amebiasis requires treatment with other agents). Genitounitary infections: Urethritis, gonorrhea, primary syphilis, lymphogranuloma venereum, prostatitis. Skin and skin structure infections: Boils, carbuncles, paronychia, abscesses, pustular acne, impetigo, cellulitis, erysipelas, erythrasma. Other infections: Blepharits, gingivitis, Vincent's angina, listeriosis, osteomyelitis, scarlet fever, diphtheria(as an adjunct to antitoxin, to prevent establishment of carrier, and to eradicate the organism in carrier). As prophylaxis for the following infections caused by susceptible microorganisms: Pre-and post-operative trauma, burns, rheumatic fever, pertussis.
Directions for Use*
To be taken orally on an empty stomach or immediately before meals. Usual Adult Dose: 250 mg given every 6 hours or 500 mg every 12 hours. For severe infections: Dosage may be increased up to 4 g per day. However, a twice a day dosing schedule is not recommended when dosage greater than 1 g per day are administered. For streptococcal infections: A therapeutic dosage of erythromycin should be administered for at least 10 days. Dose in Children (who can swallow tablets whole): 30 to 50 mg/kg body weight/day orally in 3 or 4 divided doses. For more severe infections, this dosage may be double but should not exceed 4 g per day. For prophylaxis against bacterial endocarditis in children allergic to penicillin with congenital heart disease, or rheumatic or other acquired valvular heart disease when undergoing dental procedures or surgical procedures of the upper respiratory tract: 20 mg/kg body weight orally 1.5 to 2 hours before the procedure, then 10 mg/kg body weight every 6 hours for 8 doses. Or, as prescribe by a physician.
Administration*
Should be taken on an empty stomach: Take on empty stomach or immediately before meals.
*written indications, directions, and administration are updated as of April 21, 2024 and may not be accurate with the actual product purchased. Please read the details in the packaging.
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