ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It's widely used to treat chest infections (pneumonia), skin conditions (acne and rosacea), dental abscesses (A pocket of pus in a tooth caused by an infection), and sexually transmitted infections. On the other hand, in children, ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET is generally used to treat ear or chest infections. Bacterial infection is a condition in which bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly.

ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET comprises Erythromycin, which works by slowing the growth or killing the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. As a result, it effectively treats various bacterial infections.

ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET should only be taken if advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food but should be consumed at a fixed time for the best results. ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET should not be consumed more than the recommended dose to avoid unpleasant side effects. And also, the course should be completed even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET are diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Allergic reactions such as rashes, itching, swelling, and shortness of breath can occur in rare cases. Please consult your doctor if an allergic reaction becomes severe.

Do not take ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to Erythromycin or other macrolide antibiotics such as clarithromycin, azithromycin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder), and electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare cases, the use of ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET and call your d ctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, suspect you may be pregnant or plan to have a baby, consult your doctor before taking this medica ion. Women should onlyErythromycinmycin during pregnancy and lactation if absolutely necessary.

ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET comprises Erythromycin, is a macrolide antibiotic. ELTOCIN DS 500MG 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).

• Diarrhoea
• Feeling sick or nausea
• Being sick or vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Loss of appetite
• Bloating
• Indigestion

Do not take it if you are allergic to ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET or other macrolide antibiotics. Even if you feel better, do not stop taking your medication. If you discontinue treatment too soon, your condition may reoccur. Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), a heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), or an electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare situations, using ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET might induce diarrhoea; thus, if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET and consult your doctor. However, do not take anti-diarrheal medication until your doctor tells you to. Before using ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET, consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. It is advisable to avoid alcohol to prevent the chance of adverse effects such as dizziness. Before taking the ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are now taking to rule out any potential adverse effects or interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions: ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET have interactions with anti-allergic medicines (e.g. astemizole, terfenadine, mizolastine), anti-nausea pills (e.g. domperidone), mental health pills (e.g. pimozide, amisulpride), anti-migraine medicines (e.g. ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-cholesterol pills (e.g. simvastatin), bladder weakness medicine (e.g. tolterodine) and anti-gout/arthritis medicine (e.g. colchicine). Taking these drugs with ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET may cause serious side effects.

Drug-Food Interactions: No relevant drug-food interaction found with ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET. As a precautionary measure, consumption of alcoholic beverages should be avoided as it may lead to drowsiness and dizziness.

Drug-Disease Interactions: ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET may interact with disease conditions, including colitis (inflammation of the intestine), liver disease, QT prolongation, rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level), prematurity (Underweight in Infancy), and myasthenia gravis (muscle problems).

• ASTEMIZOLE
• TERFENADINE
• MIZOLASTINE
• DOMPERIDONE
• PIMOZIDE
• AMISULPRIDE
• ERGOTAMINE
• DIHYDROERGOTAMINE
• SIMVASTATIN
• TOLTERODINE
• COLCHICINE

• You should take probiotics after taking the full course of ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET to restore some healthy bacteria in the intestines that may have been killed. Taking probiotics after antibiotic treatment can reduce the risk of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea. Certain fermented foods like yoghurt, cheese, sauerkraut, kombucha and kimchi can help restore the intestine's good bacteria.
• Include more fibre-enriched food in your diet, as it can be easily digested by your gut bacteria, which helps stimulate their growth. Thus, fibre foods may help restore healthy gut bacteria after a course of antibiotics. Whole grains like whole-grain bread and brown rice should be included in your diet.
• Avoid taking too much calcium, iron-enriched foods and drinks as it might affect the working of ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET.
• Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the ELTOCIN DS 500MG TABLET in fighting off infections.

A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. It can target any body part and multiple very quickly. When you get infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms comprising commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Few harmful bacteria that cause infections include Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E.coli. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. But, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine can make you more prone to bacterial infection.