Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's

Question 1

How does Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's work?

Accepted Answer

Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's contains Erythromycin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Macrolide antibiotics kill the bacterium that is causing the infection.

Question 2

Can I take Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's with food?

Accepted Answer

No, Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's should not be taken with food as it might effect its absorption. So, Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's should be taken one hour before meal or two hours after taking meal.

Question 3

How can I manage diarrhoea as a side effect of Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

Does Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's can cause a fungal infection (thrush)?

Accepted Answer

In some cases, people using Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's 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.

Question 5

If I start feeling well, can I skip the dose of Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's?

Accepted Answer

No. You should complete the full course of Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's as prescribed by your doctor. After completing the full course of Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's will work. It is important that you take Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's at the right dose, right times and for the right numbers of days.

Question 6

Can I take Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's for cough, cold and flu?

Accepted Answer

No. Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like cough, cold and flu. You should not take Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's without prior consulting your doctor. Self medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's leading to antibiotic resistance.

Question 7

Do I require any monitoring while taking Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's?

Accepted Answer

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 Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's?

Question 8

What should I avoid while using Eltocin-DS 500 mg Tablet 15's?

Accepted Answer

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.

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