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Erythromycin
Erythromycin is the active ingredients (pronounced - er ith roe mye' sin)
ERYC ®, Ery-Tab ®, PCE ® are the brand names.
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as:
- Bronchitis
- Diphtheria
- Legionnaires' disease
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Pneumonia
- Rheumatic fever
- Venereal disease (VD)
- Ear, intestine, lung, urinary tract, and skin infections
Erythromycin is also used before some surgery or dental work to prevent infection. Erythromycin is sometimes prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Erythromycin comes as a capsule, tablet, long-acting capsule, long-acting tablet, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric (having to do with children) drops to take by mouth.
Side Effects of Erythromycin
Erythromycin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
- Stomach cramps
- Mild skin rash
- Stomach pain
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes
- Itching
- Severe skin rash
- Wheezing
- Dark urine
- Pale stools
- Unusual tiredness
- Vaginal infection
If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html or by phone 1-800-332-1088.
References:
National Library of Medicine (NLM)
April 2003
medlineplus.gov
This summary does not include everything there is to know about the medicine mentioned above. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor. Other brand names or generic forms of this medicine may also be available. Side effects other than those listed above may occur. This medicine may be prescribed for other uses. If you have questions or concerns, or want more information, your doctor or pharmacist has the complete prescribing information about this medicine and possible drug interactions.