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| Active Ingredient | ERYTHROMYCIN BASE |
| Therapeutic Class | ERYTHROMYCINS |
| Indications | Infections caused by most gram positive bacteria with limited usefulness in staphylococcal infections. Alternative to penicillin in hypertensive patients. Drug of choice for Legionnaires di More ... |
| Caution | Nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps. C.f prescribing on liver and renal disease. P. 13 |
| Dose Range |
Adult: Stearate/Base: 250-500mg every 6 hours or 500mg every 12 hours to a maximum of 4g per day. May Take with food to lessen stomach upset. Injection15-2-mg /kg/day up to 4g/day. Pediatric: 1 month-2 years: 125mg four times a day; 2-8 years: 250mg f |
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| Pregnancy | |
| Breast Feeding | Only small amounts in milk—not known to be harmful. |