Eltocin –DS 500mg tab (Erythromycin)

Eltocin –DS 500mg tab (Erythromycin) 

Eltocin –DS 500 tab is made by IPCA Laboratories and is used in the treatment of bacterial infection. Its main ingredient is Azithromycin which is used to treat infections of tonsils, sinus, ear, nose, throat, skin and lungs. It is also used in the treatment of pneumonia that is also considered as bacterial infection. Functionally it works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It further stops bacteria from growing and prevents the infection from spreading.

This tab is usually taken for 2-3 days and during these days it doesn’t cause any side effect. Still some allergic people face issues like vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, diarrhea.

 Substitutes Available 

1. Althrocin 500mg Tab (by Alembic Pharmaceuticals)

 Side Effects 

1. Diarrhoea
2. Nausea
3. Stomach pain

 Safety 

1. Pregnancy - Consult your doctor 
2. Breastfeeding - Consult your doctor
3. Allergy - Contraindicated if allergic to Erythromycin or any other ingredient