ERYTHROMYCIN (Akne-Mycin®, Staticin®, Erygel®, EryDerm®) is a macrolide antibiotic. Erythromycin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. Used on the skin, it helps to control acne. You can get erythromycin in an ointment, gel, lotion or pledget
Erythromycin tablets or capsules, plain or extended-release
What are erythromycin tablets or capsules, plain or extended-release?
ERYTHROMYCIN (E.E.S.®, Ery-Tab®, Erythrocin®, PCE®, EryPed®, Ilosone®) is a macrolide antibiotic. Erythromycin kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. It treats many kinds of infection, including pneumonia (lung infections), skin infections, some sexually transmitted diseases, and Legionnaire's disease. Erythromycin also treats severe acne, and prevents heart problems in patients with rheumatic fever. There are erythromycin tablets, extended-release tablets, capsules and extended-release capsules. Some generic products are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
hearing problems
heart disease
liver disease
stomach problems (especially colitis)
other chronic illness
an unusual or allergic reaction to erythromycin, foods, dyes, or preservatives
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take erythromycin tablets or capsules by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow enteric-coated or sustained-release tablets or capsules whole, do not crush or chew them. Swallow tablets or capsules with a full glass of water; take tablets or capsules in an upright or sitting position. Taking a sip of water first, before taking the tablets or capsules, may help you swallow them. If possible take bedtime doses at least 10 minutes before lying down. The type of tablet or capsule you are taking decides if you can take it with or without food. As a general rule take 1 or 2 hours before food, or at least 2 hours after food. You can ask your prescriber or health care professional if you can take your brand with food. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. There should be an interval of at least 4 to 6 hours between doses.
What drug(s) may interact with erythromycin?
astemizole
carbamazepine
cisapride
colchicine
cyclosporine
digoxin
dihydroergotamine
dofetilide
doxercalciferol
entacapone
ergotamine
certain medicines for anxiety or difficulty sleeping
other antibiotics, like grepafloxacin or sparfloxacin
oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
paricalcitol
pimozide
'statin' medicines for reducing cholesterol (atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin, and others)
terfenadine
theophylline
warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking erythromycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
dark yellow or brown urine
difficulty breathing
hearing loss
pain on swallowing
ringing in the ears
severe or watery diarrhea
skin rash or itching
swelling of face or neck
yellowing of eyes or skin
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea,
loss of appetite
nausea, vomiting
stomach pain
What should I watch for while taking erythromycin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 2 to 3 days.
If you get severe or watery diarrhea, do not treat yourself. Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking erythromycin.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
What is the shelf life of the pills?
The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. Sexual Men's Health The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.
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