Generic name: erythromycin (topical route) [ e-rith-roe-MYE-sin ]
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 5, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- A/T/S
- Akne-Mycin
- Emcin
- Emgel
- Ery
- Erycette
- Eryderm
- Erygel
- Theramycin Z
In Canada
- Sans-Acne
- Staticin
Available Dosage Forms:
- Solution
- Gel/Jelly
- Pad
- Powder
Therapeutic Class: Antiacne
Chemical Class: Macrolide
Uses for Ery
Erythromycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Erythromycin topical preparations are used on the skin to help control acne. They may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are applied to the skin or taken by mouth for acne. They may also be used for other problems, such as skin infections, as determined by your doctor.
Erythromycin is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Ery
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Erythromycin topical solution has been tested in children 12 years of age and older and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of topical ...
