Erythromycin Solution

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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions

Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents.

Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is one primary cause of ``antibiotic-associated colitis′′.

After the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis has been established, therapeutic measures should be initiated. Mild cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to drug discontinuation alone.

In moderate to severe cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation and treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against C. difficile colitis.

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Uses

Erythromycin pledgets, USP are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.

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Erythromycin Pledgets, USP contains erythromycin ((3R*,4S*,5S*,6R*,7R*,9R*,11R*,12R*,13S*,14R*)-4-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3-O-methyl-α-⌊-ribo-hexopyranosyl)-oxy]-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy 3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-d-xylo-hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione), for topical dermatologic use. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced from a strain of Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly Streptomyces erythreus).

It is a base and readily forms salts with acids. Chemically, erythromycin is C37H67NO13. It has the following structural formula:

Erythromycin has the molecular weight of 733.94

It is a white powder, is freely soluble in alcohols, acetone, chloroform, acetonitrile, ethyl acetate, and moderately soluble in ether, ethylene dichloride and amyl acetate. Erythromycin pledgets, USP are absorbent pads impregnated with Erythromycin Topical Solution 2%. Each pledget contains 1 mL of Erythromycin Topical Solution 2% and each 1 mL of Erythromycin Topical Solution 2% contains 20 mg of erythromycin base in a vehicle consisting of alcohol (71.5% v/v) and propylene glycol. May contain anhydrous citric acid and/or alcohol to adjust pH.

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Erythromycin Solution Manufacturers

Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Erythromycin Solution | Physicians Total Care, Inc.

Erythromycin pledgets, USP should be rubbed over the affected area twice a day after the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulder, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. Additional pledgets may be used, if needed. Each pledget should be used once and discarded.

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Perrigo New York Inc

Erythromycin Solution | Perrigo New York Inc

Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2% should be applied over the affected areas twice a day (morning and evening) after the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner.

This medication should be applied with applicator top. If fingertips are used, wash hands after application. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.

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Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Erythromycin Solution | Morton Grove Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Erythromycin Topical Solution, USP 2% should be applied to the affected area 2 times a day (morning and evening) after the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Moisten the applicator or a pad with erythromycin, then rub over the affected area. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulder, chest and back may be treated in this manner.

This medication should be applied with applicator top. If fingertips are used, wash hands after application. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.

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E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Erythromycin Solution | E. Fougera & Co. A Division Of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Erythromycin Topical Solution should be applied over the affected areas twice a day (morning and evening) after the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulder, chest, and back may be treated in this manner.

This medication should be applied with applicator top. If fingertips are used, wash hands after application. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.

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Versapharm Incorporated

Erythromycin Solution | Versapharm Incorporated

The Erythromycin Pledgets USP, 2% should be rubbed over the affected area twice a day (morning and evening) after skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulder, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. Additional pledgets may be used, if needed. Each pledget should be used once and discarded. Wash hands after application. Close jar tightly after each use. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.

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