Dirithromycin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Dynabac

Proper Use of This Medicine

Dirithromycin should be taken with food or within 1 hour after eating.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep taking dirithromycin for the full time of treatment , even if you begin to feel better after a few days. If you stop taking this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return.

Do not cut, crush, or chew dirithromycin tablets .

Dosing - The dose of dirithromycin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of dirithromycin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For bacterial infections:
    • Adults and teenagers - 500 milligrams (mg) once a day for seven to fourteen days.
    • Children up to 12 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.