Erythromycine
Drug name: Erythromycin
Other names used:
- A/T/S®
- Akne-Mycin®
- Emcin Clear®
- Ery-Sol®
- Erycette®
- Eryderm®
- Erygel®
- Erymax®
- Erythra-Derm®
- T-Stat®
- Theramycin Z®
Active Ingredients:
Erythromycin
Therapeutic actions: Erythromycin topical is an antibiotic that fights skin infection caused by bacteria.
Indications: Eritromycin ointment is used to treat bacterial infections such as severe acne.
Contraindications and cautions:
You should not use this medication :
- if you are allergic to erythromycin
- if you are pregnant
- if you are breast-feeding
Warning!
- It may take several weeks of using this medication before you notice improvement in your condition. Do not stop using erythromycin topical if you do not see results right away.
- Call your doctor if your condition does not improve within 6 weeks of using this medication.
- Avoid your eyes, nose, mouth, and lips when applying erythromycin topical. If medication gets in any of these areas, wash with water. Stop using this medication and get emergency medical help if you think you have used too much medicine, or if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Adverse effects: Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
- oozing, redness, or other signs of skin infection;
- worsening of your skin condition; or
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur on treated skin areas, such as:
- burning, stinging;
- dryness, oiliness;
- itching;
- peeling; or
- mild eye irritation.
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medicines while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
