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Erythromycin is used to treat and prevent bacterial infections and sometimes other conditions.
Take erythromycin regularly as directed. Keep taking it until the course is finished, even if you start to feel better.
Take the tablets with a glass of water.
Measure the liquid carefully with an oral syringe or measuring spoon. Shake the bottle well before measuring each dose.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible and continue as directed.
Tell your pharmacist or doctor about all medicines or treatments that you may be taking, including vitamins, herbal products (e.g. St John's wort) or recreational drugs.
Side Effects | Recommended action |
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Fast or irregular heartbeat, fainting Symptoms of liver problems including: yellow skin or eyes, itching, dark urine, pale bowel motions, abdominal pain |
Tell your doctor immediately |
Severe or persistent diarrhoea, abdominal pain Hearing loss, ringing in the ears Small white sores in mouth, furry tongue (oral thrush) Vaginal itch or discharge (vaginal thrush) |
Tell your doctor |
Diarrhoea Headache |
Tell your doctor if troublesome |
Stomach upset |
Take with food |
If you notice any other effects, discuss them with your doctor or pharmacist.