DESCRIPTION

Althrocin 500 Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat various types of infections. It is effective in most infections of the respiratory tract, ear, nose, throat, lungs, and skin. It stops the bacteria from growing, which helps to resolve the symptoms and cures the infection. Althrocin 500 Tablet is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen, and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.

INTRODUCTION

In Treatment of Bacterial infections Althrocin 500 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.

USE OF

Treatment of Bacterial infections

BENEFITS

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 500 Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Macrolides|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI INFECTIVES|Action Class::Macrolides

HOW TO USE

Althrocin 500 Tablet 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.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : UNSAFE – It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Althrocin 500 Tablet. – Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Althrocin 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Althrocin 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of diarrhea or rash in the baby. – Driving : SAFE – Althrocin 500 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Althrocin 500 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Althrocin 500 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 : CAUTION – Althrocin 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Althrocin 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of this medicine in liver disease patients can cause hearing loss.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Althrocin 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Nausea | Abdominal pain | Diarrhea

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

UNSAFE

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. Can the use of Althrocin 500 Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Althrocin 500 Tablet can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.| Q. How long does Althrocin 500 Tablet takes to work?::: Usually, Althrocin 500 Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better. | Q. What if I don’t get better after using Althrocin 500 Tablet?::: Inform your doctor if you don’t feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.| Q. Can I stop taking Althrocin 500 Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?::: No, do not stop taking Althrocin 500 Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| Q. Can the use of Althrocin 500 Tablet cause infertility?::: There is no firm evidence to suggest that the use of Althrocin 500 Tablet will cause infertility in males or females.

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