Drug Name

Erythromycin

Drug Uses

Erythromycin is used treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used to prevent bacterial endocarditis and attacks of rheumatic fever. It may also be used for other conditions asdetermined by your doctor.

How to use

Use Erythromycin as directed by your doctor.

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Take Erythromycin by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take withfood to reduce stomach irritation.

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Swallow Erythromycin whole. Do not break, crush, or ch ew before swallowing.

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Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Erythromycin.

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Erythromycin works best if taken at the same times each day.

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To clear up your infection completely, take Erythromycin for the full course of treatment.Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Erythromycin.

Drug Class and Mechanism

Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. Macrolide antibiotics slow the growth of, or sometimeskill, sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by the bacteria tosurvive.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Erythromycin, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your nextdose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses atonce.

Storage

Store Erythromycin at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C).Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Erythromycin out of the reach of children andaway from pets.

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