Erythromycin (eh-RITH-roe-MYE-sin)
Consumer Medicine Information
This leaflet answers some common questions about Eryc® Capsules. It does not contain all the available information.
It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking Eryc® Capsules against the benefits they expect it will have for you.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again.
This medicine is an antibiotic used to:
This medicine is an antibiotic which belongs to a group of medicines called macrolides.
It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria which cause infections.
This medicine will not work against viral infections such as colds or flu.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why this medicine has been prescribed for you. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason.
This medicine is not addictive.
This medicine is available only with a doctor’s prescription.
Do not take Eryc® Capsules if you have an allergy to:
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; rash, itching or hives on the skin.
Do not take this medicine if you have severe liver problems.
Do not take this medicine if you are taking any of the following medications:
Ask you doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medicines.
Do not take this medicine after the expiry date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering. If it has expired or is damaged, return it to your pharmacist for disposal.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking this medicine, talk to your doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes.
Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Your doctor can discuss with you the risks and benefits involved.
If you have not told your doctor about any of the above, tell him/her before you start taking Eryc® Capsules.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including any that you get without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
Some medicines and Eryc® Capsules may interfere with each other. These include:
Your doctor may advise you to use an additional method of contraception such as a barrier method while taking Eryc® Capsules and for seven days after finishing the course of Eryc® Capsules. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
These medicines may be affected by Eryc® Capsules or may affect how well it works. You may need different amounts of your medicine or you may need to take different medicines.
Your doctor and pharmacist have more information on medicines to be careful with or avoid while taking Eryc® Capsules.
Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. They may differ from the information contained in this leaflet.
If you do not understand the instructions on the box, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help.
Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how many capsules you will need to take each day. This depends on your condition and whether or not you are taking any other medicines.
For treating most infections, the usual adult dose of Eryc® Capsules is one 250 mg capsule four times a day or two 250 mg capsules twice a day.
For the long-term prevention of streptococcal infections in persons with a history of rheumatic heart disease and an allergy to penicillin, the usual dose is one 250 mg capsule twice a day.
Your doctor may ask you to take a different dose, depending on your condition and how you react to the medicine.
Swallow the capsules whole with a full glass of water.
Do not chew or crush the capsule.
Take your medicine on an empty stomach, for example one hour before food or two hours after food. Food can interfere with the absorption of this medicine.
Continue taking your medicine until you finish the pack or for as long as your doctor recommends. For treating infections, this medicine is usually taken for one to two weeks.
However, your doctor may prescribe it for longer periods.
Keep taking this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, the infection may not clear up completely or your symptoms may return.
Check with your doctor if you are not sure how long you should be taking Eryc® Capsules.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
Otherwise, take it as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your medicine as you would normally.
Do not take a double dose to make up for the dose you have missed. This may increase the chance of you getting an unwanted side effect.
If you are not sure what to do, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
If you have trouble remembering to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
Immediately telephone your doctor or the Poisons Information Centre (telephone 13 11 26) for advice, or go to Accident and Emergency at the nearest hospital, if you think that you or anyone else may have taken too many Eryc® Capsules. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort or poisoning. You may need urgent medical attention
If you take too many Eryc®Capsules you may feel sick (nauseous) or vomit, experience diarrhoea or hearing problems. Other effects may include those listed in the ‘side effects’ section, but are usually of a more severe nature.
If you are taking Eryc® Capsules for an infection and your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, tell your doctor.
If you get severe diarrhoea, tell your doctor immediately. Do this even if it occurs several weeks after Eryc® Capsules have been stopped. Diarrhoea may mean that you have a serious condition affecting your bowel. You may need urgent medical care.
Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
If you get a sore, white mouth or tongue while taking or soon after stopping Eryc® Capsules, tell your doctor. Also tell your doctor if you get vaginal itching or discharge. This may mean you have a fungal infection called thrush. Sometimes the use of Eryc® Capsules allows fungi to grow and the above symptoms to occur. Eryc® Capsules do not work against fungi.
If you are about to be started on any new medicines, remind your doctor and pharmacist that you are taking Eryc® Capsules.
Tell any other doctors, dentists and pharmacists who treat you that you are taking this medicine.
If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, tell your doctor immediately.
If you have to have any blood or urine tests, tell your doctor you are taking this medicine. It may interfere with the results of some tests.
Do not take Eryc® Capsules to treat any other complaints unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not give your medicine to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you.
Do not stop taking your medicine or lower the dosage because you are feeling better, unless advised by your doctor. If you do not complete the full course prescribed by your doctor, all of the bacteria causing your infection may not be killed. These bacteria may continue to grow and multiply so that your infection may not clear completely or it may return.
Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how Eryc® Capsules affects you. This medicine generally does not cause any problems with your ability to drive a car or operate machinery. However, as with many other medicines, it may cause dizziness in some people. If this occurs do not drive, operate machinery or do anything else that could be dangerous.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking Eryc® Capsules.This medicine helps to treat or prevent particular infections in most people, but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. All medicines can have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical attention if you get some of the side effects.
If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting side effects.
Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects. You may not experience any of them.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have.
Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following and they worry you:
The above list includes some of the more common side effects of your medicine. They are usually mild and short-lived.
Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice any of the following:
The above list includes serious side effects which may require medical attention. Serious side effects are rare.
If any of the following happen, tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital:
The above list includes very serious side effects. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. These side effects are rare.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice anything that is making you feel unwell. Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some people.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects, particularly if they occur several weeks after stopping treatment with Eryc® Capsules:
These are rare but serious side effects. You may have a serious condition affecting your bowel. Therefore, you may need urgent medical attention. However, these side effects are rare.
Do not take any diarrhoea medicine without first checking with your doctor.
Keep your capsules in the pack until it is time to take them. If you take the capsules out of the pack they may not keep well.
Keep your capsules in a cool, dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C.
Do not store Eryc® Capsules or any other medicine in the bathroom or near a sink. Do not leave it on a window sill or in the car. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines.
Keep it where children cannot reach it. A locked cupboard at least one-and-a-half metres above the ground is a good place to store medicines.
If your doctor tells you to stop taking this medicine or the expiry date has passed, ask your pharmacist what to do with any medicine that is left over.
Eryc® Capsules 250 mg are transparent red/yellow capsules filled with white coated pellets, marked ERYC in black. It is available in packs of 25 capsules.
Eryc® Capsules 250 mg contains 250 mg of erythromycin as the active ingredient. It also contains:
This medicine does not contain sucrose or gluten.
Mayne Pharma International Pty Ltd
ABN 88 007 870 984
1538 Main North Road
Salisbury South, SA 5106
AUSTRALIA
Eryc® is a registered trademark of Mayne Pharma International Pty Ltd
This leaflet was prepared in October 2012.
Eryc® 250 mg:
Blister pack AUST R 63156
Bottle AUST R 63154
sku | 9334820000201 |
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Tax Class | Taxable Goods |
Refrigeration Required | No |
Manufacturer | Mayne Pharma International |
Poisons Schedule | S4 |
Flammable Goods | No |
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