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ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Erythromycin:2%w/w
- Manufactured by : Nephar
- Drug Strength : 2%w/w
- Drug Form : Gel
- Pack Size : 10g
- Product SKU : dis_25401
Erythromycin:2%w/w | Antibacterials topical
Manufactured / Marketed By : Nephar Product Form : GelPack Size : 10gIngredients : Erythromycin:2%w/wGeneric Category : Antibacterials topical
How it works
ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g
- Mouth ulcers severe
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rash severe
- Muscle or joint pain severe
- Chest tightness severe
- Stomach pain
- Loss of appetite severe
- Weight loss severe
- Dizziness severe
- Difficulty in breathing severe
- Swelling of the face, lips or throat severe
- Headache
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Dark coloured urine
Uses of ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g
What is it prescribed for?
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.
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Acute otitis media
Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria. Applying a warm, moist washcloth over the infected ear can also help to reduce the swelling of the middle ear along with this medicine.
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Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.
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Pertussis
Pertussis or whooping cough is a respiratory infection caused by Bordetella pertussis bacteria characterized by severe uncontrollable coughing. It can easily spread from person to person and affects people of any age. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat pertussis.
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Prophylaxis for Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic fever is a serious illness that can develop as a complication of strep throat or scarlet fever. It mainly affects the heart, joints, skin, brain or spinal cord. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used for the prevention of rheumatic fever in patients with streptococcal infections.
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Pharyngitis/Tonsilitis
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. If it is the infection affects both the throat and the tonsils, then it would be called pharyngotonsillitis. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis.
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Stomach and intestinal infections
Bacterial gastrointestinal infections are stomach and intestinal infections caused by bacteria. Gastroenteritis is a common bacterial infection that affects the stomach and intestines. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat bacterial gastroenteritis.
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Skin and Soft tissue infections
Skin and soft tissue infections occur when the bacteria invade the skin and its supporting structures. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat all skin infections including abscess caused by bacteria.
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Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It starts as a painless sore, blisters, or ulcers on the sexual organs, rectum, or inside the mouth. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat early stages of syphilis.
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of the female reproductive organs caused by bacteria like Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoea, etc. In this infection, the bacteria first enter the vagina and move into the pelvic organs- fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, and the uterus, causing infection. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used to treat pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Acne vulgaris
Acne vulgaris is a skin disease that occurs due to the blockage of the hair follicles in the skin. It is more likely to occur in teens due to hormonal changes during puberty. It affects almost everyone at some point in life. It occurs as whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, and cysts. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is used for the treatment for acne vulgaris in adults and adolescents.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after taking ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g . But finish your entire course of treatment, even if the condition gets better.
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Duration of Effect
The duration of action for ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is not clinically determined.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit forming tendency has been reported for ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
When not to use?
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Allergy
Avoid taking ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
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Liver damage
Do not use ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine.
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Statins
The combined use of ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g and statins (cholesterol medicines) such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc., cause serious side effects on muscles such as pain, tenderness, or weakness.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk in very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.
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Antibiotic resistance
Finish your entire course of treatment with ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g , even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.
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Diarrhoea
This medicine can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.
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Allergy
Avoid taking ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g if you have a known allergy to it or other macrolides. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rashes, itching, nausea, vomiting, swelling of lips, hands, and feet.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
Try not to skip a dose of ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g . And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.
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Overdose
Seek medical emergency in case of an ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Clonazepam moderate
- Amiodarone severe
- Pimozide severe
- Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
- Alprazolam moderate
- Verapamil severe
- Clobazam moderate
- Atorvastatin severe
- Ceritinib severe
- Ketoconazole severe
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severe
Patients with liver diseases need special consideration while taking ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g due to the risk of liver damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.
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severe
This medicine may cause heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.
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moderate
Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Use This medicine with extreme caution in patients with myasthenia gravis since it may get worsen.
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Take This medicine at least 30 minutes before or 2 hours after meals because food may alter the desired effect of the medicine. Taking grapefruit juice during therapy with ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g is not advised.
General Instructions
Oral forms: Take This medicine with or without food. Your doctor will determine an appropriate ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g dose for you. Never take more than the prescribed dose. ISOCANE 2% Gel 10g dosage for child is decided based on the age and bodyweight. Take it at around the same time daily. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- May cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Erythromycin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682381.html [cited 2/9/2020]. 2020
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