Ilosone

What is it?

A macrolide antibiotic preparation available as red/ivory capsules containing 250mg erythromycin estolate and marked DISTA.

Medical Uses

Respiratory and urinary tract infections, soft tissue, skin, dental infections, infections of the middle ear, acne.

Dosage

Adults, infections and acne, 250mg every 6 hours with a maximum of 4g each day. Children, infections only, 20-50mg per kg body weight each day in divided doses.

Special Care

Patients with myasthenia gravis (a serious and chronic disorder characterised by great muscular weakness and fatigue).

Avoid Use

Patients with liver disease or disorder, history of jaundice.

Possible Drug and Food Interactions

Anticoagulants taken orally, probenecid, carbamazepine, terfenadine, ergot derivatives, asterrizole, hexobarbital, valproate, cyclosporin, lincomycin, theophylline, phenytoin, alfentanil, clindamycin, midazolam, statins, triazolam, cisapride, disopyramide, brnmocriptine, digoxin.

Known Side Effects

Gastrointestinal upset, allergic responses, cholestatic jaundice.

Manufacturer

Lilly.