Erythromycin Drug Information - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Information Checked by Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)
Further Checked by The Medindia Medical Review Team

Last Updated on May 11, 2020

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Information about Erythromycin

Generic Name : Erythromycin
Pronunciation : er ith roe mye' sin

Latest prescription information about Erythromycin. Learn how to pronounce the drug's name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its storage instructions . Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.

ICD Code : Y41.8 | Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Infectives

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Trade Names/Brand Names of Erythromycin

India :

EES (400 mg) | Eryster (250 mg) | Etomin (125 mg) | Eltocin -BR (500 mg) | Calthrox Ointment | Orithricin (250 mg) | Eroate (250 mg) | Erythrocin (60 ml) (100 mg) | Erythrocin (10 ml) | Q Mycin (125 mg) | Erase (250 mg) | Eroate (125 mg) | Avithrocin (250 mg) | Osomycin (333 mg) | Gery (Skin) (15 gm) | Erypsin (250 mg) | Erythrocin (100 mg) | Acnesol (Skin) (45 ml) | Calthrox (60 ml) | Erythrocin FT (250 mg) | Inderyth (60 ml) | Erythrocin (500 mg) | Erycip FC (250 mg) | Suzithrocin (125 mg) | Relithrocin (250 mg) | Erybest DT (125 mg) | Calthrox (250mg) | Eroate (500mg) | Eltocin (250 mg) | Rekcin (250 mg)

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International :

ERY-C, Ery-Tab, Erythromycin Base Filmtab, PCE Dispertab

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Why is Erythromycin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as bronchitis, diphtheria, legionnaires' disease, pertussis etc. It slows or stops bacterial cell growth.

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When should Erythromycin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to patients who are taking terfenadine or astemizole and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Erythromycin?

PO- Adults: The usual dose is 250 mg every 6 hours taken one hour before meals.
Child: The usual dosage is 30 to 50 mg/kg/day in divided doses.

How should Erythromycin be taken?

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, on an empty stomach.

What are the warnings and precautions for Erythromycin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver disease, yellowing of the skin or eyes, colitis, stomach problems, irregular heartbeat, blood disease porphyria, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

• It may aggravate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis.

• Monitor liver function, kidney function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Erythromycin?

• Most Frequent : Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite.

What are the other precautions for Erythromycin?

Avoid excess dosage.

What are the storage conditions for Erythromycin?

Store it at controlled room temperature (15°C to 30°C), and in an airtight container.

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