Erysin 250mg Tablet comprises Erythromycin, is a macrolide antibiotic. Erysin 250mg Tablet kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the protein production required for bacteria to survive. Thereby it prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

FAQs

How does Erysin 250mg Tablet work?

Erysin 250mg Tablet contains Erythromycin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Macrolide antibiotics kill the bacterium that is causing the infection.

Can I take Erysin 250mg Tablet with food?

No, Erysin 250mg Tablet should not be taken with food as it might effect its absorption. So, Erysin 250mg Tablet should be taken one hour before meal or two hours after taking meal.

How can I manage diarrhoea as a side effect of Erysin 250mg Tablet?

Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea as it may help in increasing the number of good bacteria in the intestine which aids in digestion.

Does Erysin 250mg Tablet can cause a fungal infection (thrush)?

In some cases, people using Erysin 250mg Tablet may have a fungal infection called thrush after taking its full course. It happens because antibiotics also kills the harmless bacteria that protect against thrush.

If I start feeling well, can I skip the dose of Erysin 250mg Tablet?

No. You should complete the full course of Erysin 250mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. After completing the full course of Erysin 250mg Tablet will work. It is important that you take Erysin 250mg Tablet at the right dose, right times and for the right numbers of days.

Can I take Erysin 250mg Tablet for cough, cold and flu?

No. Erysin 250mg Tablet is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like cough, cold and flu. You should not take Erysin 250mg Tablet without prior consulting your doctor. Self medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Erysin 250mg Tablet leading to antibiotic resistance.

Do I require any monitoring while taking Erysin 250mg Tablet?

Yes. Your doctor might recommend diagnostics test like Electrocardiogram (EKG) test for heart, WBC test (blood test), chest X-ray (in case of pneumonia), and culture test. Besides this, you need to monitor your body temperature regularly while taking Erysin 250mg Tablet?

What should I avoid while using Erysin 250mg Tablet?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhoea medicine.