Pronunciation: er ITH roe MYE sin
Brand: E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, EryPed 200, EryPed 400, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab
ethylsuccinate 400 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with LOGO EE
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with EB, a
500 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with EA
stearate 250 mg, round, pink, imprinted with ES
ethylsuccinate 400 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with 74 ZE
250 mg, capsule, red, imprinted with ER
250 mg, oval, white, imprinted with A, EC
333 mg, oval, white, imprinted with A, EH
500 mg, oval, white, imprinted with A, ED
250 mg, round, orange, imprinted with E-MYCIN 250mg
333 mg, round, white, imprinted with E-MYCIN 333mg
ethylsuccinate 400 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with a EE
250 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with EC, a
333 mg, oblong, white, imprinted with a EH, a
500 mg, oblong, pink, imprinted with a ED
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with AC39
500 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with AC40
250 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with a EB, EB
500 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with a, EA
ethylsuccinate 400 mg, oval, pink, imprinted with 74 ZE
ethylsuccinate 400 mg, oblong, peach, imprinted with M400
250 mg
You should not use erythromycin if you are allergic to it.
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with erythromycin. Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Erythromycin oral is taken by mouth.
Erythromycin injection is given as an infusion into a vein, for a severe infection. A healthcare provider will give your first dose and may teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you don't understand all instructions.
Prepare an injection only when you are ready to give it. Do not use if the medicine has changed colors or has particles in it. Call your pharmacist for new medicine.
You may need to shake the liquid medicine before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Do not crush, chew, or break a delayed-release capsule or tablet. Swallow it whole.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time, even if your symptoms quickly improve. Skipping doses can increase your risk of infection that is resistant to medication. Erythromycin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using erythromycin.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults, including hearing loss, or a life-threatening fast heart rate.
Call your doctor if a baby using this medicine is vomiting or irritable with feeding.
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.
Many drugs can affect erythromycin, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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