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Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Althrocin Drops is 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, it is generally used to treat ear or chest infections. It contains Erythromycin, which works by stopping the growth or killing harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. As a result, it effectively treats various bacterial infections. It may cause some common side effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and indigestion. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

ERYTHROMYCIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Althrocin Drops

Althrocin Drops is 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, Althrocin Drops 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.

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

Althrocin Drops 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. Althrocin Drops should not be consumed more than the recommended dose to avoid unpleasant side effects. Also, the course should be completed even if you feel better, as it is an antibiotic. Some common side effects of Althrocin Drops 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 Althrocin Drops 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 Althrocin Drops can cause diarrhoea, so if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Althrocin Drops and call your doctor. 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 medication. Women should onlyErythromycinmycin during pregnancy and lactation if absolutely necessary.

Uses of Althrocin Drops

Althrocin Drops used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Althrocin Drops are as follows:

  • Respiratory Infections: Althrocin Drops treats pneumonia, bronchitis, Legionnaires disease, and pertussis (whooping cough) by targeting bacterial causes.
  • Skin Infections: Althrocin Drops is effective against acne and rosacea, reducing inflammation and bacterial growth.
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections:Althrocin Drops is used to treat syphilis, a bacterial infection that can cause serious health problems if left untreated.
  • Ear, Intestine, Gynaecological, and Urinary Tract Infections: Althrocin Drops eliminates bacterial infections in these areas, promoting recovery and reducing symptoms.
  • Diphtheria: Althrocin Drops helps to treat this serious throat infection by preventing potentially life-threatening complications.
  • Prevention of Recurrent Rheumatic Fever: Althrocin Drops helps to prevent the return of rheumatic fever, a condition that can cause permanent heart damage if not properly managed.

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Directions for Use

  • Althrocin Drops should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
  • It is usually taken every 4-6 hours or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Althrocin Drops as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Key Benefits

Althrocin Drops comprises Erythromycin, which is a macrolide antibiotic. Althrocin Drops 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 procedures, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

How Althrocin Drops Works

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

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
  • Get help from a health care professional.
  • Manage your feelings and things that trigger them.
  • Fuel your body with good food like fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
  • Find calm through activities like meditation or yoga.
  • Work on changing negative patterns and thoughts.
  • Focus on being healthy overall, not just how you look.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Eat a balanced diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
  • Limit processed foods high in added sugars, saturated fats, and salt.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
  • Engage in regular moderate physical activity, avoiding strenuous exercise that worsens symptoms.
  • Prioritize 7-9 hours of sleep per night to support immune system regulation.
  • Engage in relaxation practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga to help manage stress.
  • Maintain good hygiene, washing hands frequently to reduce infection risk.
  • Always consult your doctor if you have concerns or notice changes in your symptoms, so they can make necessary adjustments to your medication or treatment plan.

What if I have taken an overdose of Althrocin Drops

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Althrocin Drops as it may cause overdose and increase the risk of temporary side effects such as diarrhoea, feeling or being sick and hearing loss. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Do not take it if you are allergic to Althrocin Drops 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 Althrocin Drops might induce diarrhoea; thus, if you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, stop taking Althrocin Drops and consult your doctor. However, do not take anti-diarrheal medication until your doctor tells you to. Before using Althrocin Drops, 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 Althrocin Drops, 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

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ErythromycinDihydroergotamine
Critical

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ErythromycinDihydroergotamine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
When Dihydroergotamine is taken with Althrocin Drops 10ml, the amount of Dihydroergotamine in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Althrocin Drops 10ml and Dihydroergotamine, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
When alfuzosin is taken with Althrocin Drops 10ml, this can cause your blood pressure to fall excessively and your heart rate to increase, especially when you rise from a sitting or lying position.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with alfuzosin is not recommended as it can result in an interaction, but it should be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience dizziness, headache, or shortness of breath, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
ErythromycinLomitapide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
When Lomitapide is taken with Althrocin Drops 10ml, the amount of Lomitapide in the blood can go up.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with Lomitapide is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. It can be taken if your doctor prescribes it. Do not stop taking any medication without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Combining Althrocin Drops 10ml with Thioridazine can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythms.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with Thioridazine together results in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you have any of these symptoms - an irregular heart rhythm, diarrhea, vomiting, sudden dizziness, trouble breathing - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Taking Fluconazole with Althrocin Drops 10ml can increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Fluconazole with Althrocin Drops 10ml together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or heart palpitations. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with Ziprasidone can increase the risk of irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with Ziprasidone is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Coadministration of Althrocin Drops 10ml and simvastatin can increase the blood levels and effects of simvastatin. This can increase the risk of side effects such as liver damage and rhabdomyolysis( involves the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Althrocin Drops 10ml and Simvastatin together is not recommended as it can lead to an interaction, but it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like muscle pain or weakness, dark-colored urine, joint pain, itching, fatigue, or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
ErythromycinDicoumarol
Severe
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Taking these two medications can increase the risk of bleeding

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Althrocin Drops 10ml and Dicoumarol, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting your doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Coadministration of Althrocin Drops 10ml and lovastatin may increase lovastatin blood levels. This can increase the risk of adverse effects such as liver injury and rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue).

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with Lovastatin can result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience joint pain or swelling, skin rash, itching, tiredness, abdominal pain, dark urine, light stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue using any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Althrocin Drops 10ml:
Coadministration of Althrocin Drops 10ml with amiodarone can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm and amiodarone blood levels may be increased by Althrocin Drops 10ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Althrocin Drops 10ml with amiodarone may cause an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, or a rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not stop taking any medications without visiting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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ERYTHROMYCIN-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
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ERYTHROMYCIN-100MGGrapefruit and Grapefruit Juice
Moderate
Common Foods to Avoid:
Grapefruit Juice, Grapefruit

How to manage the interaction:
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels and effects of Althrocin Drops 10ml. Avoid or limit the consumption of grapefruit.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • You should take probiotics after taking the full course of Althrocin Drops 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 Althrocin Drops.

  • Avoid intake of alcoholic beverages with Althrocin Drops as it can make you dehydrated and affect your sleep. This can make it harder for your body to aid the Althrocin Drops in fighting off infections.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTI- BACTERIALS]

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Alcohol

Safe if prescribed

Drinking alcohol with Althrocin Drops may potentiate symptoms of liver damage. So, Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Althrocin Drops should be used by women during pregnancy only if needed. If you think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking the Althrocin Drops.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Althrocin Drops should be used by women during breastfeeding only if needed. If breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking the Althrocin Drops.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

No data is available about the influence of Althrocin Drops on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, Althrocin Drops may cause dizziness and seizures, so ensure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

A person dealing with Liver problems should take Althrocin Drops only after consulting with a doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

If you have or have a history or evidence of kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking medicine. The doctor may need to alter the normal dose.

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Children

Safe if prescribed

It should be taken by the children only if the doctor has prescribed it.

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Heart

Please consult your doctor before using Althrocin Drops if you have pre-existing heart problems. Your doctor will prescribe Althrocin Drops if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before administering Althrocin Drops to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Althrocin Drops if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Althrocin Drops 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, Althrocin Drops is generally used to treat ear or chest infections.

Althrocin Drops contains Erythromycin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Macrolide antibiotics kill the bacterium that is causing the infection.

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

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.

In some cases, people using Althrocin Drops 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.

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

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

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 Althrocin Drops?

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.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Alembic Road, Vadodara - 390 003, Gujarat,INDIA
Other Info - ALT0022

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