Ery (ERYTHROMYCIN)
Ery (ERYTHROMYCIN) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Ery; Generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN; Drug class: Macrolide [EPC].
| Brand name | Ery |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ERYTHROMYCIN |
| Drug class | Macrolide [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ery 2% Pads are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The Ery 2% Pads should be rubbed over the affected area twice a day (morning and evening) after skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. Additional pledgets may be used, if needed. Each pledget should be used once and discarded. Wash hands after application. Close jar tightly after each use. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile i |
| Active ingredient(s) | ERYTHROMYCIN |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0742e636-92b2-48bb-bf01-655e32a61461 |