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Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Drug Center

E.E.S. (erythromycin ethylsuccinate) is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is in a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, feeling tired, vaginal itching or discharge, or mild itching or skin rash.

The usual adult dose of erythromycin ethylsuccinate is 400 mg every 6 hours. Dosage may be increased up to 4 g per day according to the severity of the infection. The pediatric dose in mild to moderate infections is 30 to 50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses every 6 hours. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate may interact with bromocriptine, cilostazol, cyclosporinem, digoxin, disopyramide, quinidine, sildenafil, tacrolimus, theophylline, verapamil, vinblastine, alprazolam or triazolam, blood thinners, carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, cholesterol-lowering medication, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, or other antibiotics. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is not expected to be harmful to a fetus. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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