Erythrocin Stearate

( Erythromycin Stearate )

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Erythromycin Stearate

Drug Info for erythromycin stearate

Erythromycin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as infections of the respiratory tract, including bronchitis, pneumonia, Legionnaires' disease (a type of lung infection), and pertussis (whooping cough; a serious infection that can cause severe coughing); diphtheria (a serious infection in the throat); sexually transmitted diseases (STD), including syphilis; and ear, intestine, gynecological, urinary tract, and skin infections. It also is used to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever. Erythromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics such as erythromycin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.

  • Eryped 400
  • E.E.S. 400
  • E.E.S. 400 Filmtab
  • E.E.S. Granules
  • Eryped 200
  • Ery-Tab
  • Erythrocin Stearate
  • Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab
  • PCE Dispertab
  • PCE
  • Delayed Release Capsule
  • Liquid
  • Tablet
  • Delayed Release Tablet
  • Coated Tablet

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Some brands of erythromycin are stored in the refrigerator and some may be kept at room temperature. Ask your doctor or pharmacist how to store your medicine and when it should be thrown away.

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Best taken on an empty stomach, but may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. PCE® tablets may be taken without meals or at least 30 minutes to 2 hours before meals.

Shake the oral liquid before each use. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Swallow the coated tablet, delayed-release tablet, or delayed-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to erythromycin.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation), myasthenia gravis (severe muscle weakness), or stomach problems.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsHeart rhythm problemsSerious stomach problem, including infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.

Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.

Severe diarrhea (watery and may be bloody).

Severe vomiting, irritability (in children).

Sudden and severe stomach pain.

Swelling of the face, throat, or lips.

Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Do not take this medicine for any other infection. This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Do not take this medicine for any other infection. This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

Do not use this medicine if you are using astemizole, cisapride, ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, pimozide, terfenadine, or statin medicine (including lovastatin or simvastatin).

Some medicines can affect how erythromycin works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Alfentanil, bromocriptine, carbamazepine, cilostazol, colchicine, cyclosporine, digoxin, disopyramide, methylprednisolone, phenytoin, quinidine, rifabutin, sildenafil, tacrolimus, tacrolimus, theophylline, valproate, vinblastineBenzodiazepine medicine (including alprazolam, triazolam)Blood pressure medicine (including amlodipine, diltiazem, verapamil)Blood thinner (including warfarin)

This medicine may cause diarrhea, and in some cases it can be severe. It may occur 2 months or more after you or your child stop taking this medicine. Do not take any medicine to treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor. If you have any questions or if mild diarrhea continues or gets worse, check with your doctor.

Tell your doctor right away if your child has irritability with feeding or vomiting. These could be symptoms of a serious stomach problem called infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS).

This medicine can cause changes in heart rhythms, such as a condition called QT prolongation. It may change the way your heart beats and cause fainting or serious side effects in some patients. Contact your doctor right away if you or your child have any symptoms of heart rhythm problems, such as fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeats.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Contact your doctor right away if you or your child develop a skin rash or itching while taking this medicine.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Do not take this medicine for any other infection. This medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.

  • Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
  • Sudden and severe stomach pain.
  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.
  • Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.
  • Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness.
  • Severe vomiting, irritability (in children).
  • Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
  • Severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever
  • Swelling of the face, throat, or lips.
  • Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
  • Severe diarrhea (watery and may be bloody).
  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting.
  • Bloody or cloudy urine, decrease in how much or how often you urinate
  • Hearing loss
  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
  • Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
  • Sores on the mouth or tongue.
  • Diarrhea, stomach pain, or upset stomach.