Ilotycin (Erythromycin) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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May 26, 2012

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Ilotycin

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Please Note: This Brand Name drug is no longer available in the US.
(Generic versions may still be available.)

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Ilotycin (erythromycin) ® (Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment, USP) belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. It is basic and readily forms a salt when combined with an acid. The base, as crystals or powder, is slightly soluble in water, moderately soluble in ether, and readily soluble in alcohol or chloroform. Erythromycin is an antibiotic produced from a strain of Streptomyces erythraeus . The special sterile ophthalmic ointment base flows freely over the conjunctiva.

Chemical Name: (3R*, 4S*, 5S*, 6R*, 7R*, 9R*, 11R*, 12R*, 13S*, 14R*)-4-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3-C-methyl-3- O -methyl-(alpha)-L- ribo -hexopyranosyl)oxy]-14-ethyl-7, 12, 13-trihydroxy-3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13-hexamethyl-6-[[3, 4, 6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-(beta)-D- xylo -hexopyranosyl]oxy]oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione.

Each Gram Contains: ACTIVE: Erythromycin, USP, 5 mg (0.5%); INACTIVES: White Petrolatum, Mineral Oil.

What are the precautions when taking erythromycin (Ilotycin)?

Before using erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: contact lens use.

After you apply this drug, your vision may become temporarily blurred. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can perform such activities safely.

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Last reviewed on RxList: 12/8/2004
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.