What is Althrocin 250mg?
Althrocin 250mg is an antibiotic that helps treat different infections.
This medicine is effective for most infections of the respiratory tract, skin, ears, nose, throat, and lungs.
It helps to stop growing bacteria, which further resolves symptoms and cures infection.
Althrocin also prevents infection following burns, operations, or dental procedures & treats other infections like sexually transmitted diseases.
It contains Erythromycin, which belongs to a class of drugs, Macrolide antibiotics.
After a valid prescription from a doctor, this medicine can be purchased from a licensed drugstore.
Uses of Althrocin 250mg
Doctors recommend Althrocin 250mg for the treatment of:
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Throat and sinus infections
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Ear infections
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Chest infections
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Eye infections
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Mouth and dental infections
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Skin and tissue infections
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Stomach and intestinal infections
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Other infections like sexually transmitted diseases & bone infections
Working mechanism of Althrocin 250mg
Althrocin 250mg tablet contains Erythromycin, a bacteriostatic in action that prevents the growth of bacteria rather than killing bacteria directly.
This medicine works by restricting protein synthesis of bacteria.
It does not have any adverse effect on protein synthesis in human tissues.
When taken orally, it gets absorbed from the gastrointestinal system and treats bacterial infections quickly.
How to take Althrocin 250mg?
Althrocin tablet is taken orally, usually one hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
This medicine is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach.
Therefore, it is recommended that it be used regularly at evenly spaced times.
Swollow the tablet with a glass of plain water without crushing, chewing, or breaking it.
Based on your age, body weight, and medical condition, the doctor will determine the correct dose and duration of Althrocin.
Even if you feel better, do not skip any doses and complete a full course of treatment.
Stopping this medication too early might cause your infection to return or worsen.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you as you remember.
However, if it’s time for the next prescribed dose, skip the missed one and continue with a regular schedule.
Overdose
Not following your doctor’s direction for prescribed dose can make you suffer from an overdose of Althrocin 250mg.
Seek medical help if you experience an overdose of this medicine.
Side effects of Althrocin 250mg
Most side effects of Althrocin tablet do not require medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Some common side effects of Althrocin 250mg tablet include:
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Nausea
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Loss of appetite
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Stomach pain
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
Get emergency medical help if your side effects persist or worsen with time.
Precautions and warnings for Althrocin 250mg
Do not take Althrocin 250mg if you are allergic to it, Erythromycin, or have other allergies.
This medicine might contain some inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions.
Let the doctor know about your treatment with Althrocin, as it can interfere with some laboratory tests.
This medicine is not prescribed for use in patients suffering from the following medical disorders:
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Heart rhythm problems
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Family history of heart rhythm disorders
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Abnormality of electrocardiogram
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Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood
Althrocin should be used with caution in patients suffering from liver or heart disease and who have had diarrhea due to antibiotics.
Frequently asked questions about Althrocin 250mg (FAQs)
Can Althrocin tablets be used in children?
Althrocin tablet is not prescribed for children under eight years of age and should be given when directed by a physician.
What if I don’t get better after taking Althrocin 250mg tablet?
Let your doctor know if you do not feel better after completing full course of treatment. If your symptoms get worse while taking this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.
