erythromycin
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| tablet | 250mg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with erythromycin, with dosing and administration details.
Hiv Related Respiratory Conditions
Indication
Hiv Related Respiratory Conditions
Adult Dose
500mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
7 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Buboes Without Ulcers
Indication
Buboes Without Ulcers
Adult Dose
500mg
Route
oral
Frequency
4 times a day
Duration
21 days
Granulating Ulcers Without Buboes
Indication
Granulating Ulcers Without Buboes
Adult Dose
500mg
Route
oral
Frequency
twice a day
Duration
14 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Rheumatic Fever
Indication
Rheumatic Fever
Adult Dose
250mg
Route
oral
Frequency
2 times a day
Duration
30 years
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Genital Ulcers In Men & Women (With Or Without
Indication
Genital Ulcers In Men & Women (With Or Without
Adult Dose
500mg
Duration
14 days
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
Indication
Acute Respiratory Infections In Adults
Adult Dose
1.5g
Route
oral
Frequency
twice daily
Duration
7 days
Acute Epididymo-Orchitis
Indication
Acute Epididymo-Orchitis
Adult Dose
12.5mg/kg
Route
oral
Frequency
4 times a day
Duration
10 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Classify As: | Treatment
Indication
Classify As: | Treatment
Adult Dose
12.5mg/kg
Route
oral
Duration
10 days
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Indication
Paediatric Medicines Doses 80
Adult Dose
12.5mg/kg
Frequency
once a day
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Indication
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (Rds)
Adult Dose
40mg/kg
Route
IM