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ERYTHROMYCINS
BRAND & GENERIC NAMES
Apo-Erythro-S ERYTHROMYCIN LACTOBIONATE
A/T/S ERYTHROMYCIN STEARATE
Bristamycin Ethril
Dowmycin Ilosone
E-Biotic Ilosone Estolate
E.E.S. Ilotycin
E-Mycin Ilotycin Gluceptate
E-Mycin E Kesso-mycin
Eryc Novorythro
Eryc Sprinkle PCE Dispersatabs
EryPedrm Pediamycin
Erymax Pendiamycin
Erypar Pfizer-E
Ery-Tab Robimycin
Erythrocin RP-Mycin
Erythrocin Ethyl Succinate SK-Erythromycin
Erythromid Staticin
ERYTHROMYCIN T-Star
ERYTHROMYCIN ESTOLATE Wyamycin
ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE Wyamycin E
ERYTHROMYCIN GLUCEPTATE Wyamycin S
BASIC INFORMATION
Habit forming? No
Prescription needed? Yes
Available as generic? Yes
Drug class: Antibiotic (erythromycin)
USES
Treatment of infections responsive to erythromycin.
DOSAGE & USAGE INFORMATION
How to take:
Tablet or capsule--Swallow with liquid.
Extended-release tablets or capsules--Swallow each dose whole.
If you take regular tablets, you may chew or crush them.
Liquid, drops, granules, skin ointment, eye ointment, skin
solution--Follow prescription label directions.
When to take:
At the same times each day, 1 hour before or 2 hours after
eating.
If you forget a dose:
If you take 3 or more doses daily--Take as soon as you
remember. Return to regular schedule.
If you take 2 doses daily--Take as soon as you remember. Wait 5
to 6 hours for next dose. Return to regular schedule.
What drug does:
Prevents growth and reproduction of susceptible bacteria.
Time lapse before drug works:
2 to 5 days.
Don't take with:
Any other medicines, even over-the-counter drugs such as cough
and cold medicines, nose drops, diet pills, laxatives or
caffeine, without consulting your doctor.
OVERDOSE
SYMPTOMS:
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea.
WHAT TO DO:
Overdose unlikely to threaten life. If child takes much larger
amount than prescribed, call doctor, poison-control center or
hospital emergency room for instructions.
POSSIBLE ADVERSE REACTIONS OR SIDE EFFECTS
SYMPTOMS WHAT TO DO
Life-threatening:
None expected.
Common:
Gastrointestinal upset. Discontinue. Call doctor right
away.
Infrequent:
Diarrhea, nausea, Discontinue. Call
stomach cramps, doctor right away.
discomfort, vomiting.
Skin dryness, Continue. Call doctor
irritation, itch, when convenient.
stinging with use of
skin solution, sore
mouth or tongue.
Rare:
Jaundice in adults, Discontinue. Call
hearing loss. doctor right away.
Unusual tiredness Continue. Call doctor
or weakness. when convenient.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if:
You are allergic to any erythromycin.
You have had liver disease or impaired liver function.
Before you start, consult your doctor:
If you have taken erythromycin estolate in the past.
Pregnancy:
No proven harm to unborn child. Avoid if possible.
Infants & children:
Use only under medical supervision.
Prolonged use:
You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs
not responsive to erythromycin.
Skin & sunlight:
No age-related problems expected.
Driving or hazardous activities:
No age-related problems expected.
Discontinuing:
You must take full dose at least 10 consecutive days for
streptococcal or staphylococcal infections.
Others:
No age-related problems expected.
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER DRUGS
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| Aminophylline |
Increased effect of aminophylline |
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in blood. |
| Lincomycins |
Decreased lincomycin effect. |
| Oxtriphylline |
Increased level of oxtriphylline in |
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blood. |
| Penicillins |
Decreased penicillin |
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effect. |
| Theophylline |
Increased level of theophylline in |
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blood. |
POSSIBLE INTERACTION WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
| Marijuana: |
None expected. |
| Tobacco: |
None expected. |
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