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About Clinac Gel

ERYTHROMYCIN belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It is used to treat various bacterial infections of the respiratory system (like pneumonia, bronchitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and sinusitis), skin infections (like acne and rosacea), ear infections, and sexually transmitted 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.

ERYTHROMYCIN slows growth or sometimes kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. ERYTHROMYCIN does not treat a viral infection like flu or a common cold.

ERYTHROMYCIN 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. ERYTHROMYCIN 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 ERYTHROMYCIN are diarrhea, 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.

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare cases, the use of ERYTHROMYCIN can cause diarrhea, so in case you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking ERYTHROMYCIN and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether ERYTHROMYCIN harms the baby during pregnancy or not. However, it is usually safe to use ERYTHROMYCIN during pregnancy and while breastfeeding only if the doctor has prescribed you.

Uses of Clinac Gel

Bacterial infection, Skin infection (acne, rosacea), Sexually transmitted infection

Medicinal Benefits of Clinac Gel

ERYTHROMYCIN slows the growth or sometimes kills harmful bacteria by preventing the production of proteins required by the bacteria for its survival. 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 in the prevention of infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections, or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

Directions for Use

Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. Check with your doctor if you are not sure. For best results of ERYTHROMYCIN, take it one hour before a meal or two hours after a meal. If you are using any antacid keep gap of at least 2 hours gap between intake of ERYTHROMYCIN and antacid.

Side Effects of Clinac Gel

Most of the side effects of ERYTHROMYCIN do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. The most common side effect of ERYTHROMYCIN are diarrhea, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), stomach cramps, loss of appetite, bloating, and indigestion. Very rarely, it can cause chest pain, skin rash, stomach pain, yellowing of skin/eyes, seizures (fits), hallucination, ringing in the ear, and fever. These side effects may be for a short interval of time, but if these persists speak with the doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), porphyria (rare inherited blood disorders), or electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level). In rare cases, the use of ERYTHROMYCIN can cause diarrhea, so in case you have watery or bloody diarrhea, stop taking ERYTHROMYCIN and call your doctor. However, do not take any anti-diarrheal medicine until your doctor tells you. It is not known whether ERYTHROMYCIN harms the baby during pregnancy or not. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding before using ERYTHROMYCIN. Do not take ERYTHROMYCIN if you are allergic to ERYTHROMYCIN or other macrolide antibiotics, using cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins like simvastatin, lovastatin), anti-gout or anti-arthritis drugs (colchicine), and medicine for treating overactive bladder (tolterodine).

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

ERYTHROMYCIN has interactions with anti-allergic medicines (astemizole, terfenadine, mizolastine), anti-nausea pills (domperidone), mental health pills (pimozide, amisulpride), anti-migraine medicines (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine), anti-cholesterol pills (simvastatin), bladder weakness medicine (tolterodine) and anti-gout/arthritis medicine (colchicine). Taking these drugs with ERYTHROMYCIN may cause serious side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

ERYTHROMYCIN should not be given to people with liver problems, muscle problems (myasthenia gravis), heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia), electrolyte imbalance (low potassium or magnesium level), or colitis (inflammation of the intestine) and porphyria (rare genetic blood disorder).

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

ERYTHROMYCIN should not be taken until prescribed if you are taking alcohol. Drinking alcohol with ERYTHROMYCIN may potentiate symptoms of liver damage. So, tell your doctor if you drink alcohol.

PREGNANCY

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

BREAST FEEDING

ERYTHROMYCIN should be used by women during breastfeeding only if clearly needed. If you are breastfeeding, ask your doctor for advice before taking ERYTHROMYCIN.

DRIVING

There are no data available about the influence of ERYTHROMYCIN on the ability to drive or operate machines. However, ERYTHROMYCIN may cause dizziness and seizures so make sure you are not affected before driving or operating machinery.

LIVER

ERYTHROMYCIN may accumulate in patients with severe liver disease. So, no specific dosing recommendations are available.

KIDNEY

You should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems as your doctor may need to alter the normal dose.