Gerithro: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gerithro Benefits & Uses

Gerithro is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Gerithro Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Cervicitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Urethritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gerithro Related Warnings

Is the use of Gerithro safe for pregnant women?

Gerithro is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Gerithro safe during breastfeeding?

Gerithro does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gerithro on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Gerithro on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gerithro on the Liver?

Side effects of Gerithro rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Gerithro on the Heart?

Gerithro is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gerithro with Other Drugs

Gerithro should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Gerithro Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gerithro unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Gerithro

Is this Gerithro habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Gerithro.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gerithro as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Gerithro is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Gerithro is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gerithro Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gerithro

It is safe to take Gerithro with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gerithro

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gerithro and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gerithro

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Gerithro for treating an abscess?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Gerithro is not given for the abscess. It is not recommended for skin and soft tissue infection. Generally, a combination of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate is given twice daily. However. it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for an abscess.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Gerithro without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Gerithro is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can lead to harmful side effects when taken without doctors advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Gerithro

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Gerithro is a brand name for azithromycin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat a bacterial infection such as throat infection, respiratory tract infections, ear infections, and certain sexually transmitted diseases. It is also sometimes coupled with other antibiotics and medications to effectively treat infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Gerithro good for cold?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

No, Gerithro is not good for a cold. The common cold is a viral disease, whereas Gerithro is effective for treating bacterial infections only.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Gerithro safe?

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Yes, Gerithro is safe to use, if taken a prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.