ERYTHROMYCIN STEARATE TABLET

Product Description

Indications:     

• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Susceptible infections
• Acne
• Prophylaxis of streptococcal infections in patients with evidence of rheumatic fever or heart disease

• Adult: 1-2 g daily, in 2-4 divided doses, increased up to 4 g daily for severe infections. Doses >1 g should be given in more than 2 divided doses.
• Child: 30-50 mg/kg daily, in 2-4 divided doses, may be doubled in severe cases. <2 yr 500 mg daily in divided doses; 2-8 yr 1 g daily in divided doses.
• Acne: Adult: 250 mg daily. Severe cases may require up to 500 mg bid.

• Adult: For patients who are unable to take penicillins or sulfonamides: 250 mg bid.
• Child: For patients who are unable to take penicillins or sulfonamides: 1 mth to 2 yr 125 mg bid.