Spotex 4%

Country: Jordan

Language: English

Source: JFDA (Jordan Food & Drug Administration - المؤسسة العامة للغذاء والدواء)

Active ingredient:

Erythromycin 4 %

Available from:

بيلا للصناعات الدوائية - Pella Pharmaceuticals Co.Ltd

ATC code:

D10AF02

INN (International Name):

Erythromycin 4 %

Dosage:

4%

Units in package:

30g

Manufactured by:

Pella Pharmaceuticals Co.Ltd (الاردن)

Product summary:

5.52 :سعر الجمهور + الضريبة

Patient Information leaflet

SPOTEX
®
ERYTHROMYCIN 4%
GEL
COMPOSITION
SPOTEX GEL:
Each 1 g contains: Erythromycin base 40 mg.
Excipients: Ethanol 99.9%, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Butylated
hydroxytoluene.
PROPERTIES
Erythromycin which belongs to a class of chemicals called macrolide
antibiotics;
exerts
its
antibacterial
action
by
binding
to
the
50S
ribosomal
subunit
of
susceptible bacteria and suppressing protein synthesis. Erythromycin
is usually
bacteriostatic but may be bactericidal in high concentrations or
against highly
susceptible organisms.
INDICATIONS
SPOTEX
is indicated for the treatment of Acne Vulgaris, Acne appears as
blackheads
and whiteheads which people often refer to as pimples or spots.
SPOTEX
attacks the
bacteria that are one of the main causes of acne. The name of these
bacteria is
Propionibacterium acnes.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
SPOTEX
is contraindicated if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to
Erythromycin or
any of the other ingredients of
SPOTEX
.
An allergic reaction may include a rash or itching.
PRECAUTIONS
If you use
SPOTEX
on your face don't get it in your eyes, nose/nostrils, mouth, or on
your lips. If you do, wash the area with large amount of warm water.
And do not
use
SPOTEX
on areas where you have cuts or scrapes.
Excessive exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet rays (sun lamps) should
be avoided
during treatment with
SPOTEX
because the additional irradiation may lead to a more
intense action.
If sunburn occurs, it is advisable to interrupt therapy until the
severe erythema and
peeling subside. Patients whose occupations require considerable
exposure to the
sun should exercise particular caution.
PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or
are planning to
have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using
this medicine.
You may use Spotex if you are pregnant. You may breast-feed during
treatment
with Spotex but do not use this medicine on the area of your chest.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Do not use
SPOTEX
with any other acne products that are used on the skin unl