E-mycin

Uses
E-MYCIN (Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate) is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections, including pneumonia, venereal disease, Legionnaires' disease, whopping cough and bronchitis. It is also considered effective in treating ear, urinary tract, skin and various other types of infection that can occur in the body. This drug is a macrolide antibiotic, which works by inhibiting the growth of bacteria by decreasing the productions of proteins essential to the survival of the bacteria.

Dosage and Administration
If your doctor has told you to take E-MYCIN (Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate) tablets to treat your infection, it is vital that you only take the amount prescribed to you. Your doctor will may tell you to take it 4 times per day, at 6 hour intervals, or else 3 times per day, at 8 hour intervals. The period of treatment can vary, depending on how severe the infection is, but it will normally last for 7 to 21 days. Continue taking the medication until you have finished taking the entire prescribed other amount, otherwise your infection will not be properly treated.

Side effects
Treatment with E-MYCIN (Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate) may cause some patients to experience side effects. Some possible reactions are listed here:

• Diarrhoea
• Appetite loss
• Cramps in the stomach
• Vaginal discharge
• Itching of the vagina

If any of the side effects mentioned above persist, you should go and see your doctor straight away, in order to ensure that you do not become ill. In some rare cases, patients taking this medication may experience serious side effects. It is necessary to seek immediate medical attention or to see your doctor as soon as possible if you notice severe fatigue, a vaginal infection, discolouration of urine, hearing difficulty, bloody diarrhoea or any other severe reactions.

Precautions
You must inform your doctor if you have a history of myasthenia gravis, kidney disease or illnesses affecting the liver.

Older patients are considered to be more likely to suffer from side effects when taking this medication.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

Always use E-MYCIN (Erythromycin Ethyl Succinate) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

This medication may not be safe for all patients. Before you begin using it always disclose the following to your doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you suffer from any allergies.
• If you suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses.
• If you are using any other medicine (including all non-prescription).
• If you are using any supplements, vitamins, or herbal products of any kind.