Erythromycin And Sulfisoxazole
Therapeutic Group
Macrolides, Lincosamides And StreptograminsIndication Dosage
Bacterial Infections Of Upper And Lower Respiratory Tract, Otitis Media In Children Caused By H. Influenzae, Infections In Patients Allergic To Penicillins:
- Children 2 Months And Older: 50 Mg/kg/day Erythromycin Or 150 Mg/kg/day Sulfisoxazole Given In 3-4 Divided Doses For 10 Days. Max: 6 Gm/day Sulfisoxazole.
- Adults Above 45 Kg Bodyweight: 400 Mg Erythromycin And 1200 Mg Sulfisoxazole Every 6 Hr.
Content
- Susp: Per 5 ml: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Equiv To Erythromycin 200mg, Sulfisoxazole Acetyl Equiv To Sulfisoxazole 600mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised, Avoid
Stability
- Macrolide
- Sulphonamide
Contra Indications
- See Product Information.
Precautions
- See Product Information.
Lactation
- Contraindicated
Side Effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Gi Disturbances
- Cholestatic Jaundice
- Allergic Reactions
- Reversible Hearing Loss
- Pancreatitis
- Cardiac Effects
- Myasthenia-like Syndrome
- Stevens-johnson Syndrome
- Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis.