Ethomycin Dry Syrup comprises Erythromycin, is a macrolide antibiotic. Ethomycin Dry Syrup kills the harmful bacteria by preventing the protein production required for bacteria to survive. Thereby it prevents and treats bacterial infections like throat and sinus infections, chest infections (like bronchitis and pneumonia), ear infections, mouth and dental infections, eye infections, skin and tissue infections (like acne), and stomach and intestinal infections. Besides this, it also helps prevent infection following burns, surgery or dental procedure, sexually transmitted infections, bone infections or scarlet fever (bacterial illness with strep throat).

FAQs

How does Ethomycin Dry Syrup work?

Ethomycin Dry Syrup contains Erythromycin, which belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Macrolide antibiotics kill the bacterium that is causing the infection.

Can I take Ethomycin Dry Syrup with food?

No, Ethomycin Dry Syrup should not be taken with food as it might effect its absorption. So, Ethomycin Dry Syrup should be taken one hour before meal or two hours after taking meal.

How can I manage diarrhoea as a side effect of Ethomycin Dry Syrup?

Do not use anti diarrhoeal until the doctor has prescribed you. You can drink plenty of fluids (electrolytes) to avoid dehydration. Besides this, you can also take prebiotics or probiotics to manage diarrhoea as it may help in increasing the number of good bacteria in the intestine which aids in digestion.

Does Ethomycin Dry Syrup can cause a fungal infection (thrush)?

In some cases, people using Ethomycin Dry Syrup may have a fungal infection called thrush after taking its full course. It happens because antibiotics also kills the harmless bacteria that protect against thrush.

If I start feeling well, can I skip the dose of Ethomycin Dry Syrup?

No. You should complete the full course of Ethomycin Dry Syrup as prescribed by your doctor. After completing the full course of Ethomycin Dry Syrup will work. It is important that you take Ethomycin Dry Syrup at the right dose, right times and for the right numbers of days.

Can I take Ethomycin Dry Syrup for cough, cold and flu?

No. Ethomycin Dry Syrup is an antibacterial medicine that acts only against bacterial infections and not viral infections like cough, cold and flu. You should not take Ethomycin Dry Syrup without prior consulting your doctor. Self medication is dangerous and can lower the efficacy of Ethomycin Dry Syrup leading to antibiotic resistance.

Do I require any monitoring while taking Ethomycin Dry Syrup?

Yes. Your doctor might recommend diagnostics test like Electrocardiogram (EKG) test for heart, WBC test (blood test), chest X-ray (in case of pneumonia), and culture test. Besides this, you need to monitor your body temperature regularly while taking Ethomycin Dry Syrup?

What should I avoid while using Ethomycin Dry Syrup?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhoea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have watery or bloody diarrhoea, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhoea medicine.