erythromycin
erythromycin is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: erythromycin; Generic name: ERYTHROMYCIN; Drug class: Macrolide [EPC].
| Brand name | erythromycin |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ERYTHROMYCIN |
| Drug class | Macrolide [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Bryant Ranch Prepack |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% should be applied over the affected areas twice a day (morning and evening) after the 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. This medication should be applied with applicator top. If fingertips are used, wash hands after application. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications. |
| 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=00c4f27e-59e2-4173-99b1-59dd295e83de |