Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used to prevent attacks of rheumatic fever. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Purmycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by killing or slowing the growth of sensitive bacteria.
Important safety information:
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis) may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Purmycin only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Purmycin for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Purmycin may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Purmycin before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Rarely, patients taking Purmycin have developed reversible hearing loss. The risk is greater if you have kidney problems or you take high doses of Purmycin. Contact your doctor if you develop decreased hearing or hearing loss.
Purmycin may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Purmycin.
Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Purmycin. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Purmycin with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval).
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Purmycin while you are pregnant. Purmycin is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Purmycin, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Purmycin side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Loss of appetite; mild diarrhea; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; bloody stools; change in the amount of urine produced; decreased hearing or hearing loss; irregular heartbeat; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain; stomach cramps; symptoms of liver problems (eg, yellowing of the skin or eyes; pale stools; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite; dark urine).
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Purmycin be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Purmycin?
Some medical conditions may interact with Purmycin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have diarrhea
if you have a history of kidney or liver disease; heart problems; a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; low blood potassium or magnesium levels; myasthenia gravis; or the blood disease porphyria
if you take any medicine that may increase the risk of a certain type of irregular heartbeat (prolonged QT interval). Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of this type of irregular heartbeat
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Purmycin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Many prescription and nonprescription medicines (eg, used for aches and pains, allergies, blood thinning, breathing problems, cancer, diabetes, erection problems, gout, irregular heartbeat or other heart problems, hepatitis C infection, high blood calcium levels, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, HIV infection, inflammation, infections, low blood sodium levels, migraine, mood or mental problems, nausea and vomiting, overactive bladder, Parkinson disease, prevention of organ transplant rejection, seizures, stomach problems, trouble sleeping), multivitamin products, and herbal or dietary supplements (eg, herbal teas, coenzyme Q10, garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, St. John's wort) may also interact with Purmycin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines might interfere with Purmycin
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Purmycin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Purmycin?
Use Purmycin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Purmycin by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Purmycin works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, take Purmycin for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Purmycin.
If you miss a dose of Purmycin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Purmycin.
Can Purmycin be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Purmycin be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Purmycin, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Purmycin. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
One patient reported useful
How active was the Purmycin in relieving patients of the disease or symptoms? Based on the survey reports from users of gmedication.com, about Useful percentage of users claimed the Purmycin were useful to them in reducing their symptoms and diseases. However, the effectiveness of the medicine is influenced by many factors like the perception of the symptom, the severity of the conditions, and some other factors; the brand name could also be a factor to an extent. In the event the medicine does not produce the same effective result in your case, ensure you consult your medical expert to reexamine you on your disease or symptoms and prescribe, after that, alternative medications.
Patients
%
Useful
1
100.0%
Six patients reported side effects
Does the Purmycin Have Any Side Effects? Based on the survey report from users of gmedication.com, about No side effects number of people suffered some side effect after consumption of Purmycin. All drugs have a portion of undesirable side effects. These effects could be irritations too insignificant for the patient to even notice. However, the side effects of drugs may be determined by several factors like severity of disease and conditions associated with individual patients. However, one of the biggest factors is the dosage consumed. The higher the quantity taken by an individual, the greater the healing effect and the corresponding side effect. All patients have their different intensity of side effects. Ensure you consult your health care provider immediately you notice an unusual side effect affect the consumption of Purmycin.
Patients
%
No side effects
3
50.0%
It has side effects
3
50.0%
Two patients reported price estimates
Do you think The Price of Purmycin is Worth It? Do you feel you paid higher than the value you got from it after usage? According to reports from gmedication.com users, on whether the Purmycin medicine is affordable, users shared different opinions on the question. The views concerning the price of the medicine were based on some factors like the brand the patient bought, the price compared to its level of effectiveness, the nation or country where the medicine is sold, and the amount of money the patient has. For users who are of the opinion that the medicine is unaffordable, they may have to consider a medicine with another brand in a bid to reduce cost.
Patients
%
Expensive
1
50.0%
Not expensive
1
50.0%
Twenty patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Purmycin? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Purmycin should take Twice in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
Twice in a day
8
40.0%
4 times in a day
7
35.0%
3 times in a day
5
25.0%
Seventeen patients reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Purmycin May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
201-500mg
11
64.7%
501mg-1g
2
11.8%
1-5mg
1
5.9%
6-10mg
1
5.9%
101-200mg
1
5.9%
51-100mg
1
5.9%
Six patients reported time for results
How long will I use Purmycin before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 week and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Purmycin. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Purmycin kindly click here
Patients
%
1 week
2
33.3%
2 weeks
1
16.7%
3 days
1
16.7%
3 month
1
16.7%
1 day
1
16.7%
Four patients reported administration
When is the best condition to take Purmycin: Before or after food? Based on the survey, the users of gmedication.com voted that Purmycin is best taken at Before food. It is however worthy of mention that this popular vote may not be an appropriate description for your particular health condition. See your doctor for professional medical advice as regards the best time to take this medicine. If you wish to see the views of other users on the best time to take the medicine, simply click here.
Patients
%
Before food
2
50.0%
With a meal
1
25.0%
After food
1
25.0%
40 patients reported age
Patients
%
1-5
9
22.5%
16-29
8
20.0%
30-45
7
17.5%
6-15
6
15.0%
< 1
4
10.0%
46-60
3
7.5%
> 60
3
7.5%
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