Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Erycon is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria that results in stunted bacterial cell growth. It is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Corynebacterium diphtheriae, Bordetella pertussis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Staphylococcus pneumoniae.
 

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Erycon is an antibiotic. It contains erythromycin (a broad spectrum antibiotic) which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pneumonia, pertussis (whooping cough), and diphtheria.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

It is generally found to be resistant against Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its susceptibility against pseudomonas.

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Erycon can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to erythromycin as well or not.

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes Erycon can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to reduce stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.