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Pertussis

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious infection of the lungs and breathing tubes. It spreads easily and can be serious, particularly for babies and pregnant women.

Ilosone

Erythromycin

250mg · 500mg

Erythromycin tablets for bacterial infections and whooping cough. A macrolide antibiotic that stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow.

From$1.22/ tabletView

Key points

  • The cough that follows pertussis can last for weeks and may be severe enough to cause vomiting or difficulty sleeping.
  • Antibiotics may be used to treat the infection and help reduce the risk of passing it on to others.

Medicines listed for Pertussis

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is one of the conditions listed for Ilosone. The listed product contains Erythromycin, which belongs to a group of medicines called antibiotics.

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