{"id":8320,"date":"2021-03-10T07:59:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T07:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=8320"},"modified":"2021-04-26T08:04:20","modified_gmt":"2021-04-26T08:04:20","slug":"ery-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/ery-max\/","title":{"rendered":"Ery-Max &#8211; Erythromycin uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p> 250 mg\u00a0enteric capsules, hard\u00a0<br>erythromycin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Ery-Max is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By-Max interferes with the bacteria&#8217;s production of vital substances for them and thus prevents them from multiplying.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By-Max is used for&nbsp;pneumonia&nbsp;caused by certain unusual bacteria, for whooping cough and&nbsp;diphtheria,&nbsp;and infections&nbsp;in the abdomen caused by the&nbsp;Chlamydiabacterium.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By-Max is also used for ear infections, sore throats,&nbsp;pneumonia,&nbsp;and skin and soft tissue infections in case of hypersensitivity to&nbsp;penicillin.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before you take Ery-Max<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Ery-Max:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to erythromycin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have previously been shown to be hypersensitive to&nbsp;macrolides&nbsp;(the group of&nbsp;antibiotics to&nbsp;which Ery-Max belongs).<\/li><li>if you have certain heart rhythm disorders (long&nbsp;QT&nbsp;syndrome, or acquired&nbsp;QTprolongation).<\/li><li>if you are also taking medicines containing terfenadine or astemizole (medicines for&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;), cisapride (medicines for gastrointestinal disorders&nbsp;<em>),&nbsp;<\/em>disopyramide(medicines for heart problems), pimozide (medicines for mental illness),&nbsp;ergotamine&nbsp;(medicines for&nbsp;migraines&nbsp;), dihydroergotamine (medicines for low&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;) or statins (medicines to control blood fats).<\/li><li>if you have abnormally low levels of&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;or&nbsp;magnesium&nbsp;in your blood (hypomagnesemia&nbsp;or&nbsp;hypokalaemia&nbsp;).<\/li><li>if you or someone in your family has a history of cardiac arrhythmias (ventricular&nbsp;arrhythmias&nbsp;or torsades de pointes) or an abnormality in the electrocardiogram (electrical recording of the heart) called &#8220;long&nbsp;QT&nbsp;syndrome&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before taking Ery-Max<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have impaired liver function or&nbsp;myasthenia gravis.<\/li><li>if you are taking other medicines that are known to cause severe heart rhythm disorders.<\/li><li>if you have heart problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are treating an infant and the baby vomits or becomes irritated during feeding, you should contact a doctor immediately as this may be due to pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the lower stomach mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Ery-Max<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;Some medicines may affect or be affected by treatment with Ery-Max, for example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>against heart problems (&nbsp;quinidine,&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>against pain during surgery (alfentanil)<\/li><li>with sedative effect (alprazolam, midazolam)<\/li><li>against&nbsp;Parkinson&#8217;s disease&nbsp;(bromocriptine)<\/li><li>against anxiety (buspirone)<\/li><li>in transplantation (cyclosporine, tacrolimus)<\/li><li>against&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;(cimetidine)<\/li><li>against&nbsp;allergies&nbsp;(fexofenadine)<\/li><li>for&nbsp;epilepsy&nbsp;(carbamazepine,&nbsp;phenytoin, phenobarbital)<\/li><li>against mental illness (clozapine)<\/li><li>against&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;(methylprednisolone)<\/li><li>against erection problems (sildenafil)<\/li><li>against&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;(theophylline)<\/li><li>against pain (<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tramadol-retard-krka\/\">tramadol<\/a>)<\/li><li>for sleep disorders (triazolam,&nbsp;zopiclone&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Anticoagulants&nbsp;(&nbsp;warfarin, rivaroxaban) are used for blood thinning<\/li><li>in the treatment of cancer (vinca&nbsp;alkaloids&nbsp;)<\/li><li>in&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;(rifampicin)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of herbal remedies containing&nbsp;St. John&#8217;s wort&nbsp;may affect treatment with Ery-Max.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a risk of fetal harm.&nbsp;Ery-Max should therefore not be used during pregnancy or when pregnancy is planned other than on a&nbsp;doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Erythromycin passes into breast milk but is unlikely to affect breastfed infants.&nbsp;However, consult a physician if you use Ery-Max more than temporarily during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ery-Max has no known effects on the ability to drive and use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ery-Max contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to take Ery-Max<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.&nbsp;Dose&nbsp;one is determined by the doctor who adjusts it individually for you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for adults:<\/em>&nbsp;2 capsules (250 mg each) twice daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ery-Max can be taken with a meal.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The capsules should be swallowed whole.&nbsp;If necessary, the capsule can be opened but the contents must not be crushed or chewed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Even if you feel better already after a few days, you must take the entire Ery-Max cure as&nbsp;prescribed<\/em>.&nbsp;Otherwise, some bacteria may survive for a while, grow and cause&nbsp;a recurrence of&nbsp;infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you take more Ery-Max then you should<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (more than 1 person in 100 affected):<\/em>&nbsp;Stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon:&nbsp;<\/em>Hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (&nbsp;<\/em><em>less than 1 in&nbsp;<\/em><em>1000&nbsp;<\/em><em>people&nbsp;<\/em><em>affected&nbsp;<\/em><em>):<\/em>&nbsp;Elevated liver levels, increase in bile dye (bilirubin increase), bile congestion in the liver (intrahepatic bile stasis), severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;(&nbsp;anaphylactic reaction&nbsp;), irregular heart rhythm (&nbsp;cardiac arrhythmia).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em>&nbsp;Changes in the electrical activity of the heart (prolonged&nbsp;QTc interval, visible on&nbsp;ECG&nbsp;), effects on heart rhythm, life-threatening irregular heartbeat called&nbsp;torsades de pointes&nbsp;or cardiac arrest.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you are treating an infant and the baby vomits or becomes anxious during feeding as this may be due to pyloric stenosis, a narrowing of the lower stomach mouth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Itching&nbsp;in the abdomen can be caused by fungal overgrowth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the event of a sudden rash, fever, and\/or swelling of the face, treatment should be stopped and a hospital or treating physician should be consulted.&nbsp;In case of prolonged or severe diarrhea, you should also consult a doctor.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor immediately if you get a serious skin reaction: red, scaly rash with lumps under the skin and blisters (exanthematous&nbsp;pustulosis&nbsp;).&nbsp;This side effect occurs in an unknown number of users (has been reported).<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Ery-Max<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP.&nbsp;That.&nbsp;or EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is erythromycin.&nbsp;One&nbsp;enteric capsule&nbsp;contains 250 mg of erythromycin.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;26 mg (sweetener), diethyl phthalate, potassium phosphate, cell acetate, povidone, gelatin, iron oxide (dye E 172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB, Box 906, 170 09 Solna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone 08-630 19 00<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By-Max interferes with the bacteria&#8217;s production of vital substances for them and thus prevents them from multiplying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2205,2200],"tags":[2240,3881,3882,3876,3879,2213,3883,3880],"class_list":["post-8320","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-e","category-medicines","tag-capsules","tag-ery-max","tag-ery-max-side-effects","tag-erythromycin","tag-erythromycin-side-effects","tag-medicines","tag-what-is-ery-max","tag-what-is-erythromycin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8320"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8320\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10410,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8320\/revisions\/10410"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}