Erythromycin (Erythromycin)

Composition Pharmacodynamics Indications Carefully Contraindications Dosing and Administration Side effects Form release / dosage
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Active substanceErythromycinErythromycin
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ointment for external use

Composition:

1 g of ointment contains:

active substance: erythromycin 0.01 g (10,000 units);

Excipients: lanolin anhydrous 0.4 g, sodium metabisulphite 0.0001 g, vaseline up to 1 g.

Description:

Ointment from light yellow to brownish-yellow color.

Pharmacotherapeutic group:antibiotic-macrolide
ATX: & nbsp

S.01.A.A.17   Erythromycin

J.01.F.A.01   Erythromycin

Pharmacodynamics:

Bacteriostatic antibiotic from the group of macrolides. With external application has antibacterial and anti-acne action. Reversibly binds to 50S subunit of ribosomes, which disrupts the formation of peptide bonds between amino acid molecules and blocks the synthesis of proteins of microorganisms (does not affect the synthesis of nucleic acids). When used in high doses depending on the type of pathogen can exhibit bactericidal action.

Indications:

Infections of the skin and soft tissues (pustular skin diseases, including juvenile acne, infected wounds, pressure sores, burns II-III st, trophic ulcers).

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.

Dosing and Administration:

Outwardly.

Ointment is applied to the affected skin 2-3 times a day, with burns - 2-3 times a week, the duration of treatment is -1.5-2 months.

Side effects:Local reactions: hyperemia, burning, itching, irritation and peeling of the skin.
Interaction:

Incompatible with lincomycin, clindamycin and chloramphenicol (antagonism).

Reduces the bactericidal action of beta-lactam antibiotics (penicillins, cephalosporins, carbopenems).

With the simultaneous use of medicinal forms of erythromycin for external use with abrasive substances, leading to excessive skin irritation, as well as with drugs that cause skin peeling, a cumulative irritating or drying effect is possible.

Special instructions:

Before using any other anti-acne medication for external use, it should take at least 1 hour.

If within 3-4 weeks the condition of acne does not improve, you should consult a doctor (for a full therapeutic effect, it may take 2-3 months).

With prolonged use, it is possible to develop superinfection.

Form release / dosage:Erythromycin ointment for external use, 10 000 U / g.
Packaging:

For 10 g or 15 g in tubes of aluminum.

Each tube together with instructions for medical use of the drug is placed in a cardboard pack.

Storage conditions:

At a temperature not exceeding 20 ° C.

In a place inaccessible to children.

Shelf life:

3 years.

Do not use the product after the expiry date printed on the package.

Terms of leave from pharmacies:On prescription
Registration number:P N001896 / 01
Date of registration:24.12.2007
The owner of the registration certificate:NIZHFARM, JSC NIZHFARM, JSC Russia
Manufacturer: & nbsp
Representation: & nbspNizhpharm, JSCNizhpharm, JSCRussia
Information update date: & nbsp30.09.2015
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