Systemic Antibiotics – Macrolide
Opithrocin dulcet contains : Erythromycin 200 mg
Opithrocin film coated caplet contains : Erythromycin 500 mg
Opithrocin suspension contains : Erythromycin 200 mg/ 5 ml
- Upper and lower respiratory tract of mild to moderate degree caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus pneumonia.
- Skin and skin structure infections of mild to moderate degree caused by Streptococcus pyogenes and Streptococcus aureus.
- Intestinal amubiasis caused by Entamoeba hystolytica.
- Primary syphilis caused by Treponema pallidum in patients allergic to the penicillins.
- When tetracyclines are contraindicated or not tolerated, erythromycin is indicated for the treatment of non-gonococcal urethritis caused by Ureaplasma urealyticum.
- Infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis.
- Listeriosis caused by Listeria monocytogenes.
- Pertussis caused by Bordetella pertussis.
Adult : 4 x 400 mg daily or 600 - 800 mg every 12 hours
Children : 30 - 50 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses
Hypersensitivity to Erythromycin. Patients taking Terfenadine, Astemizole or Cisapride. Severe hepatic impairment.