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Ethomycin Oral 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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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta , PharmD (PB)
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

ERYTHROMYCIN-100MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Acron Pharmaceuticals

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Ethomycin Oral Drops

Ethomycin Oral Drops is an antibiotic prescribed to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as chest infections, skin conditions, and certain sexually transmitted infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, helping your body clear the infection effectively. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine specifically for bacterial issues, as it will not work for viral infections like the common cold or flu.

To get the best results, you must take Ethomycin Oral Drops consistently at evenly spaced times throughout the day and complete the entire course as prescribed. You can take this medicine with or without food, though taking it with a meal or a glass of milk can help prevent a mild upset stomach. Drinking plenty of water and getting adequate rest during your recovery will support your immune system while this medicine works.

Some people may experience mild side effects, such as stomach cramps, feeling sick, or mild diarrhoea. If you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody, or signs of a severe allergic reaction like skin rashes or swelling, stop taking the medicine and consult your doctor immediately.

Do not take this if you have a known allergy to this type of antibiotic or have a history of certain heart rhythm problems. Before starting Ethomycin Oral Drops, talk to your doctor if you have liver problems, kidney disease, or myasthenia gravis (a muscle-weakening condition).

Erythromycin can interact with certain medicines that affect heart rhythm or are processed by the liver. Alcohol may worsen stomach-related side effects in some people. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, talk to your doctor to ensure this medicine is safe for your specific situation.

Uses of Ethomycin Oral Drops

Ethomycin Oral Drops is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections affecting different parts of the body. The detailed uses of Ethomycin Oral Drops are as follows:

  • Respiratory tract infections: Ethomycin Oral Drops clears bacterial infections in the lungs, throat, and sinuses, such as pneumonia and bronchitis, by stopping bacteria from multiplying.
  • Skin and soft tissue infections: It treats bacterial skin conditions, including severe acne and wound infections, by targeting the bacteria deep within the skin layers.
  • Sexually transmitted infections: It may be used to treat certain bacterial sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, when appropriate. Treatment recommendations vary depending on the specific infection, and your doctor will choose the most suitable antibiotic.
  • Whooping cough (pertussis): It is used both to treat the infection and prevent its spread to others by reducing the bacteria in the nose and throat.
  • Diphtheria: It acts as an effective treatment to eliminate the bacteria causing this serious infection, often alongside other medical treatments.
     

Key Benefits

Ethomycin Oral Drops contains erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic that helps your body fight bacterial infections by stopping the growth and spread of bacteria. As the infection comes under control, symptoms gradually improve, supporting a smoother and more comfortable recovery.

  • Effective Clearance of Bacterial Infections: Ethomycin Oral Drops helps eliminate susceptible bacteria responsible for a variety of infections, allowing the body to recover and heal more effectively.
  • Relief from Infection-Related Symptoms: As the infection improves, symptoms such as fever, pain, swelling, redness, congestion, or discomfort gradually subside, helping you feel better during recovery.
  • Protection Against Infection Progression: By controlling bacterial growth early, this medicine helps reduce the risk of the infection worsening, spreading to other parts of the body, or recurring when taken as prescribed.
     

Directions for Use

Follow these steps to take your medicine correctly:

  • Swallow the tablet or capsule whole with a full glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to do so.
  • If you are taking the liquid form, shake the bottle well before each use and measure the dose carefully using the provided measuring spoon or syringe.
  • Take this medicine at the exact times recommended by your healthcare provider to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
  • Keep taking erythromycin until the prescribed course is finished, even if you feel better after a few days. Stopping too early may cause the infection to return.

Always talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure about how to take your medication.
 

How Ethomycin Oral Drops Works

Ethomycin Oral Drops contains erythromycin, which belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by interfering with the way bacteria make essential proteins. Bacteria require these specific proteins to grow, multiply, and survive in your body. By binding to the bacteria's protein-making machinery, this medicine effectively blocks their ability to reproduce. Without the ability to grow, the remaining bacteria either die off or are easily destroyed by your body's natural immune system, clearing the infection.
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Alcohol

Caution

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Ethomycin Oral 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 Ethomycin Oral Drops.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

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

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Liver

Caution

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

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Kidney

Caution

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

Consult your doctor

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

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

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

What if I have taken an overdose of Ethomycin Oral Drops

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Ethomycin Oral 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.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Protect your gut health: Take a probiotic supplement or eat gut-friendly foods like yogurt with active cultures a few hours after your antibiotic dose to help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria.
  • Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of clear fluids, especially water, to help your body process the medicine and replace fluids if you experience mild diarrhoea.
  • Avoid heavy, greasy foods: If you experience stomach upset or nausea, eat simple, bland meals and avoid spicy, fatty, or highly acidic foods.
  • Rest adequately: Allow your body to rest to help your immune system fight off the infection more efficiently.
     
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Ethomycin Oral Drops to start to work: Ethomycin Oral Drops ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Ethomycin Oral Drops last: The duration of action for Ethomycin Oral Drops is unknown.

What if you forget to take Ethomycin Oral Drops

Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for your missed dose.

Storage

•Keep oral tablets and capsules at room temperature, between 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). •If you have the liquid form, check the label; some liquid mixtures must be stored in the refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C (36°F to 46°F) and discarded after 10 to 1

Drug Warnings

  • Complete the full course: Never stop taking this medicine early, even if your symptoms clear up, as this can lead to the infection returning and becoming harder to treat.
  • Check liquid suspensions: If you are using the liquid form, always check the expiration date and shake the bottle thoroughly before measuring each dose.
  • Report severe diarrhoea: Contact your doctor immediately if you develop watery diarrhoea that does not stop, as this could be a sign of a serious gut infection.
  • Monitor heart symptoms: If you feel your heart racing, fluttering, or if you feel dizzy, stop taking the medicine and seek emergency medical help.
     

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Drug-Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines, as they may interact with Ethomycin Oral Drops:

  • Statins (cholesterol-lowering medicines): Taking these with Ethomycin Oral Drops can significantly increase the levels of the statin in your body, raising the risk of severe muscle pain and muscle damage.
  • Blood thinners (like warfarin): This medicine may increase the effects of blood thinners, which can raise your risk of bleeding.
  • Migraine medicines (ergot derivatives): Combining these can cause severe narrowing of blood vessels, leading to poor blood flow in your arms and legs.
  • Heart rhythm medicines: Taking this with drugs that affect your heart rhythm can increase the risk of dangerous irregular heartbeats.
     

Drug-Food Interactions

The following foods and beverages may interact with Ethomycin Oral Drops and affect its absorption, safety, or effectiveness:

  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice: Grapefruit can interfere with how your body breaks down this medicine, which may increase the risk of side effects.
     

Drug-Disease Interactions

Inform your doctor if you have a history of the following conditions before taking Ethomycin Oral Drops, as it may worsen your condition or cause complications:

  • Liver disease: Since this medicine is processed by the liver, having liver problems can cause the drug to build up in your body, increasing the risk of liver damage.
  • Myasthenia gravis: This medicine may worsen muscle weakness symptoms in patients with this condition.
  • Heart rhythm conditions (like long QT syndrome): People with a history of irregular heartbeats should avoid this medicine, as it can worsen heart rhythm issues.
     

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FAQs

Ethomycin Oral 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, Ethomycin Oral Drops is generally used to treat ear or chest infections.
Ethomycin Oral 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, Ethomycin Oral Drops should not be taken with food as it might effect its absorption. So, Ethomycin Oral 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.
No. Ethomycin Oral Drops is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like cough, cold and flu. You should not take Ethomycin Oral Drops without prior consulting your doctor. Self medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Ethomycin Oral 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 Ethomycin Oral 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.
It is best to avoid alcohol while taking Ethomycin Oral Drops. Alcohol can increase the risk of stomach irritation and dizziness, and it can also dehydrate your body, making it harder to recover from your infection. Talk to your doctor for personalised advice.
If you vomit within 30 minutes of taking a dose, you may need to take another dose, but you should contact your pharmacist or doctor first to get specific instructions. If you vomit several hours after taking it, do not take an extra dose and wait until your next scheduled dose. Talk to your doctor if vomiting continues.
Some forms of this medicine are generally considered safe during pregnancy, while others should be avoided. Always inform your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before starting this medication. Talk to your doctor to weigh the benefits and risks.
Even if you feel better, some bacteria may still survive in your body. Stopping the medicine early can allow the remaining bacteria to multiply, causing the infection to return and potentially become resistant to antibiotics. Talk to your doctor if you feel you cannot complete the course.
Yes, antibiotics like Ethomycin Oral Drops can kill off the "good" bacteria in your body along with the "bad" bacteria. This disruption can lead to an overgrowth of yeast, resulting in oral thrush or vaginal yeast infections. Talk to your doctor if you notice unusual discharge or white patches in your mouth.
While Ethomycin Oral Drops is not generally considered to significantly reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, vomiting or severe diarrhoea caused by the infection or the medicine may affect how well oral contraceptive pills are absorbed. If you experience these symptoms, use an additional non-hormonal method of contraception and talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalised advice.
Ethomycin Oral Drops begins fighting bacteria shortly after your first dose. However, it may take 2 to 3 days before you start noticing a visible improvement in your symptoms. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse after a few days, talk to your doctor.
Yes, Ethomycin Oral Drops belongs to a different class of antibiotics (macrolides) and is often prescribed as a safe alternative for patients who are allergic to penicillin. However, always make sure your healthcare provider is aware of all your allergies. Talk to your doctor before starting this medication.

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