Generic for Ilosone for Infections - Drug Information

Generic Name - Erythromycin

Category - Antibiotic medication

Indications

Bacterial infections
Generic Ilosone is indicated for the tretment of a variety of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, whooping cough, Legionnaire's disease, chalmydia, gonorrhea, rheumatic fever, veneral disease; lungs, urinary tract, ear, intestine and skin infections. Erythromycin (Generic Ilosone) works by preventing bacteria from producing proteins that are essential to their growth.

Generic for Ilosone Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Ilosone is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Ilosone interacts with a number of medication. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Benzodiazepines such as Halcion and Versed
Blood-thinning drugs such as Coumadin
Bromocriptine
Carbamazepine
Cyclosporine
Digoxin
Dihydroergotamine
Disopyramide
Ergotamine
Ergotamine
Hexobarbital

Generic for Ilosone Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericIlosone
Generic Ilosone should be applied sparingly as a thin layer to the affected area(s) twice a day, in the morning and the evening, after the skin has been thoroughly washed with soap and water and patted dry.

Generic for Ilosone Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Ilosone side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine, difficulty breathing, hearing loss, pain on swallowing, ringing in the ears, severe or watery diarrhea, skin rash or itching, swelling of face or neck and yellowing of eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Ilosone.

Generic for Ilosone and Pregnancy

There are no adequate or well controlled studies to indicate the safety and effectiveness of Generic Ilosone in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking this medication, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Generic for Ilosone and Breastfeeding

Generic Ilosone may appear in breast milk and could affect the nursing infant. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.

Generic for Ilosone and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ilosone in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Ilosone and Geriatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Ilosone in geriatric patients have not been established.

Note

The above information about Generic Ilosone serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.