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Medical Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD

Eryc (erythromycin) is one brand name for erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic used in the treatment of many different kinds of infections. Eryc is available in generic form as erythromycin. Examples of the conditions for which Eryc may be prescribed include: skin infections, respiratory tract infections including pneumonia, sexually transmitted diseases, diphtheria, and pertussis. Side effects can include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, skin rash, and itching. This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur.

Eryc is available as extended-release capsules. Many drugs can interact with Eryc, such as Parlodel (bromocriptine), Lanoxin (digoxin), Xanax (alprazolam), and Viagra (sildenafil). This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with Eryc. There are no known adverse effects of erythromycin in pregnancy, but controlled studies have not been carried out. Erythromycin is excreted in human milk, and caution should be exercised when Eryc is administered to a breastfeeding woman.

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Eryc Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ERYC® (Erythromycin) Structural Formula Illustration

Erythromycin is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the diseases listed below:

Upper respiratory tract infections of mild to moderate degree caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or Haemophilus influenzae (when used concomitantly with adequate doses of sulfonamides, since many strains of H. influenzae are not susceptible to the erythromycin concentrations ordinarily achieved) (see appropriate sulfonamide labeling for prescribing information).

Lower respi...

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What is Consumer information?

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Eryc Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat or prevent a wide variety of bacterial infections. Erythromycin is known as a macrolide antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This antibiotic treats or prevents only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

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