Primacine
4.1 Therapeutic indications
Erythromycin is indicated for the treatment / prophylaxis of infections caused by erythromycin-sensitive organisms:-
• upper and lower respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• bone infections
• gastro –intestinal infections
• oral/dental infections
• eye infections
• sexually transmitted diseases
• prophylaxis of whooping cough and diphtheria
• as an alternative to penicillin for staphylococcal infections in sensitive patients
Consideration should be given to official guidance on the appropriate use of antimicrobial agents
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