Ilosone
Indicated to mitigate bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and resolve the condition effectively.
- Category
- Antibiotics
- Active ingredient
- Erythromycin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250 · 500mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Ilosone vary by country.
Ilosone details
- Condition
- Bacterial Infection
- Alternative names
- Erythroped
- Therapeutic class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Macrolide Antibiotic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to macrolides; concurrent use of terfenadine
- Minor side effects
- nausea; stomach cramps; diarrhoea
- Moderate side effects
- elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Eli Lilly
- Onset Time
- 1–4 hours
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- statins; theophylline; warfarin
- Age restrictions
- Used based on clinical guidelines.
Precautions and warnings
monitor for gastrointestinal distress; caution in patients with hepatic impairment
Serious side effects
ototoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; hepatotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Indicated to mitigate bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and resolve the condition effectively.
Mechanism of action
Erythromycin is a macrolide that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding to the 50S ribosomal subunit. This prevents the translocation of amino acids and the subsequent peptide chain formation, halting bacterial growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Regarded as safe when clearly indicated. Breastfeeding: Compatible with breastfeeding.
What you will receive
Ilosone is the originator brand name, made by Eli Lilly. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Eli Lilly and do not ship the original Ilosone.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Erythromycin) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Ilosone
Ilosone is a traditional brand of erythromycin, a well-known antibiotic primarily used to manage bacterial infection. The same active ingredient is also marketed under alternative names such as Erythroped, supplied as a tablet in strengths of 250mg and 500mg. Eli Lilly is the manufacturer behind this established treatment.
Ilosone availability in Asia
Ilosone is registered across 14 markets including Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, with availability also in the Philippines, Indonesia and Taiwan. For expats and residents living away from home, accessing consistent medication supplies can be complex. Generic versions of erythromycin often offer a more affordable alternative to the original branded product. As with all antibiotics, this medication is best used under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.