What is the optimal prokinetic dose of erythromycin in adults?

Publisher: East Anglia Medicines Information Service

Keywords: erythromycin

Date published: 19/03/2010 17:19

Review date: 19/03/2017 17:19

Summary
by: Sarah Cavanagh

The ideal prokinetic dose of erythromycin is yet to be established but is less than the maximal antibacterial dose of erythromycin.

 

There is not a standard regimen for erythromycin when used as a prokinetic agent.
With intravenous erythromycin, satisfactory outcomes have been achieved with doses of 300mg daily in divided doses, with 250mg four times a day, and with single doses of 70mg and 200mg.

 

Oral erythromycin at prokinetic doses of 50 – 250mg four times daily have be used effectively.

About this library entry
Category: 5.1.5 Macrolides
NeLM area:  Evidence > Medicines Q & A

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