Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that works by slowing down the growth of bacteria. It is prescribed for patients diagnosed with a wide array of infections. Report any medical conditions that can affect your treatment to your health care provider, including liver disease or myasthenia gravis. Erythromycin has been reported to increase the sensitivity of your skin, so make sure you avoid exposure to sunlight. This medicine is FDA pregnancy category B, meaning it’s unlikely to cause any harm to the health of an unborn baby. Some of the mild side effects you may experience include diarrhea, nausea, headache, skin rash, mild itching and stomach pain.
Brand names: Benzamycin, E.E.S granules, E.E.S. filmtab, Ery-Tab, EryPed, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab
