Generic name: erythromycin lactobionate
Dosage form: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
Drug class:Macrolides
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 22, 2021.
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Erythromycin Lactobionate for Injection, USP
INTRAVENOUS USE ONLY
Vials
Rx only
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of erythromycin and other antibacterial drugs, erythromycin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Erythrocin Injection Description
Erythromycin is produced by a strain of Streptomyces erythraeus and belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. It is basic and readily forms salts with acids.
Erythrocin Lactobionate (erythromycin lactobionate for injection, USP), is a soluble salt of erythromycin suitable for intravenous administration. It is available as a sterile, lyophilized powder in vials containing the equivalent of 500 mg of erythrom...
