Antibiotic "Erythromycin": reviews. "Erythromycin": instructions for use

Antibiotic drugs are quite popular drugs that are designed to fight sensitive microorganisms. As a rule, such medicines have a wide spectrum of action. They treat infectious diseases of the respiratory, urogenital, digestive and other systems. To strengthen the therapeutic effect, many experts recommend using them in combination with other drugs.

General information

The main and all known shortage of such drugs is the presence of a large number of side effects. After all, it is not a secret to anyone that antibiotics have a harmful effect on the intestinal microflora. Therefore, after a course of therapy, doctors are always advised to drink a course of probiotics.

The most popular antibiotic for today is "Erythromycin". The comments, application and purpose of this medication, as well as its form and composition, will be presented below.

Composition, shape, packaging and description

For convenience of use, the medicament in question is produced in several forms:

• Oral means "Erythromycin" (tablets). Reviews about this form are found most often. According to the instructions, this medication is covered with an enteric film membrane, has a white color, biconvex and round shape. The active substance of this medication is erythromycin. In addition, the composition of the tablets includes auxiliary ingredients in the form of povidone, calcium stearate, crospovidone, talc and potato starch. As for the shell, it consists of cellacephate, titanium dioxide and castor oil. The medication is sold in contour cells placed in cardboard packages.
• Ointment external "Erythromycin" from acne. Reviews say that this drug is very effective for acne and other skin rashes. Its active ingredient is erythromycin, and auxiliary ones are lanolin, paraffin white and sodium metabisulfite. This product is available in laminate or aluminum tubes.
• Ophthalmic ointment "Erythromycin". The experts' comments indicate that this remedy is a good cure for infectious diseases of the visual organs. Homogeneous ointment can have a light yellow or brownish-yellow hue. It is sold in tubes of 10 g. The active component of this drug is erythromycin, and additional ones are methyl parahydroxybenzoate, sodium disulfite, petrolatum, anhydrous lanolin and propyl parahydroxybenzoate.
• Lyophilizate "Erythromycin". The reviews indicate that the form of the drug is intended for intravenous infusion. The active substance of this solution is erythromycin phosphate.

Operating principle

How does the medication in question work? What do the instructions and testimonials say about this? "Erythromycin" is a bacteriostatic antibiotic that has an antibacterial effect.

The mechanism of action of this agent is based on its ability to bind to the ribosomal subunit. Such an influence leads to the destruction of peptide bonds, which are located between amino acid molecules. Also, after taking the medication, the process of protein synthesis in microorganisms is blocked.

What bacteria are affected by this medication? What does the medical opinion say about this? "Erythromycin" adversely affects gram-negative flora and gram-positive cocci.

According to the instructions, the agent in question is a motilin receptor agonist. It increases the rate of evacuation in the digestive system. This is due to the effect on the amplitude of contraction of the gatekeeper.

Also, the drug positively affects the antrum-duodenal coordination.

Appointment of the drug

What is the purpose of the medication "Erythromycin" (pills)? The reviews say that absolutely all forms of the said drug are used to treat infectious diseases of bacterial etiology.

Thus, indications for the use of this remedy are the following pathological conditions:

• Trachoma, brucellosis, whooping cough;
• Listeriosis, scarlet fever, erythrasma;
• Gonorrhea, amoebic dysentery, diphtheria;
• Pneumonia in children, legionnaires' disease, primary syphilis;
• Sinusitis, uncomplicated chlamydia, tonsillitis;
• Tracheitis, cholecystitis, youthful acne;
• Otitis, bronchitis.

It should also be noted that the drug in question is used to prevent streptococcal infection in people with rheumatism. In the presence of an allergic reaction to penicillin, this drug is an antibiotic reserve.

Prohibitions to use the medicine

Are there any contraindications to the drug "Erythromycin"? The instruction (consumers' comments on this medicine are presented at the end of the article) informs that such antibiotic is not used for intolerance of its components, significant decrease in hearing, pregnancy, acceptance of "Terdenacin" and "Astemizol".

It should also be noted that with breastfeeding, arrhythmia, kidney pathology and jaundice, this drug is prescribed with extreme caution.

Mode of application

Antibiotics in the form of tablets take 60 minutes before meals, washed down with plain water.

The average dosage of this drug for adults is 200-400 mg. The drug is taken every 6 hours. If necessary, the daily dose is increased to 4 g.

As for children, they are prescribed pills at the rate of 40 mg per kg of weight per day. This amount of the drug is taken 4 times a day.

The duration of antibiotic treatment is 7-10 days.

For skin diseases, including acne or acne, the external preparation is applied to the affected area 2 or 3 times daily. During the treatment of burns, the medication is used 3 times a week.

Ointment should be applied in a thin layer. Therapy with such a remedy can last 4-14 days.

With regard to the drug for the treatment of eye diseases, it is laid for the upper or lower eyelid three times a day. In this case, the amount of medicament is 0.2-0.3 g.

In the presence of trachoma, ophthalmic ointment is used 4-5 times a day.

The duration of treatment with such a remedy depends on its effectiveness and severity of the disease. In most cases, the therapy lasts for 1.5-2 months. With trachoma treatment is continued for 4 months.

Dosage of the lyophilizate "Erythromycin" should be determined only by the doctor, depending on the indications and the condition of the patient.

Side effects

Does this drug cause side effects? What do consumers say about this? "Erythromycin" in the form of an ointment can contribute to the appearance of:

• Allergic reactions;
• Irritation, causing redness and itching;
• Candidiasis;
• Hearing loss and noise in the ears.

As for the solution and tablets, they can cause disturbances in the digestive tract (vomiting, dysbacteriosis, nausea and others) and tachycardia.

With prolonged medication, a secondary infection may develop, which was caused by microorganisms resistant to erythromycin.

Reviews

"Erythromycin" - a very popular antibiotic, designed to deal with pustular lesions. According to consumers, this product has a good anti-acne and antibacterial effect. But with it, it often provokes the appearance of a large number of side effects. Some patients claim that the harm from this medicine is much greater than the benefits.

It should also be noted that the ointment "Erythromycin" quite effectively eliminates acne on the face and skin. For the best therapeutic result, doctors recommend combining the external agent with tablets.