ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET contains Erythromycin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide antibiotics. It is used in the management of various bacterial infections such as throat and sinus infections, chest infections (such as bronchitis and pneumonia), eye and ear infections, mouth and dental infections, skin and tissue infections (such as acne), and stomach and intestinal infections.

Also, it is used to manage infections following burns, operations, or dental procedures and manages other infections such as sexually transmitted diseases, bone infections, or scarlet fever.

Inform your doctor before taking any blood tests, as ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET may interfere with the laboratory investigation. Do not stop taking ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET until your course is over without consulting your doctor.

ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with heart rhythm disorders or with a family history of heart rhythm disorders, an abnormality of the electrocardiogram, or low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood.

ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver or heart disease, myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness), who have or ever had diarrhea following the use of antibiotics.

ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in pregnant women and with sexually transmitted disease syphilis. It should be used with caution in breast-feeding women. ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET should be used with caution in children above 8 years of age and in children who feel irritable or vomit after being managed with antibiotics.

The common side effects of taking ALTHROCIN 250MG TABLET are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.