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Erythromycin is used for:
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 as determined by your doctor.
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It works by slowing the growth of, or sometimes killing, sensitive bacteria by reducing the production of important proteins needed by the bacteria to survive.
Do NOT use Erythromycin if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Erythromycin
- you are taking astemizole, cisapride, cyclosporine, diltiazem, dofetilide, an ergot alkaloid (eg, ergotamine), an HIV protease inhibitor (eg, ritonavir), an imidazole (eg, ketoconazole), pimozide, a QT-prolonging agent (eg, quinidine, sotalol), a quinolone (eg, ciprofloxacin), a streptogramin (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), sumatriptan, terfenadine, or verapamil
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Erythromycin :
Use Erythromycin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Erythromycin by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
- Swallow Erythromycin whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
- Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you use Erythromycin .
- Erythromycin works best if taken at the same times each day.
- 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.
- If you miss a dose of Erythromycin , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Erythromycin .
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