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Erythrocin Stearate

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What is Prescribing information?

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Erythrocin Stearate Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ERYTHROCIN®  erythromycin stearate tablets, USP)  Structural Formula Illustration

To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of ERYTHROCIN STEARATE (erythromycin stearate tablets) Filmtab tablets and other antibacterial drugs, ERYTHROCIN STEARATE Filmtab tablets should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to t...

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What is Consumer information?

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Erythrocin Stearate 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.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your heal...

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Erythrocin Stearate - User Reviews

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