Ilosone
Erythromycin tablets for bacterial infections and whooping cough. A macrolide antibiotic that stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow.
- Categories
- Respiratory Health · Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Erythromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
This listing uses Ilosone as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Ilosone vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Ilosone details
- Conditions
- Bacterial Infections · Pertussis · Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection
- Alternative names
- erythromycin
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Protein Synthesis Inhibitor
- Known off-label uses
- gastroparesis
- Contraindications
- concurrent pimozide use; severe hepatic dysfunction
- Minor side effects
- nausea; vomiting; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- abdominal cramps; ototoxicity at high doses; mild rash
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 6–8 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Theophylline; Digoxin; Simvastatin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations.
Serious side effects
QT prolongation, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Erythromycin tablets for bacterial infections and whooping cough. A macrolide antibiotic that stops bacteria from making the proteins they need to grow.
Mechanism of action
Reversibly binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of target bacteria, halting essential protein translation and cell growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Ilosone is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Erythromycin, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.