Erythromycin
✅ Fights bacterial infections
✅ Treats acne effectively
✅ Prevents rheumatic fever
✅ Promotes respiratory health
✅ Safe for pregnancy
✓ Medically reviewed by Morgan Ellis — Pharmacy Researcher · 8 years experience · Last reviewed: May 2026
⚡ Quick Answer — What is Erythromycin?
Erythromycin is an erythromycin tablet for streptococcal pharyngitis (penicillin-allergic), atypical pneumonia, chlamydia in pregnancy, and as a low-dose prokinetic for gastroparesis. Manufactured under WHO-GMP standards.
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Erythrocin 250mg Tablet is taken orally, preferably either one hour before or 2 hours after a meal. It is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include vomiting, nausea, pain in the abdomen and diarrhea. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy or heart problems before taking this medicine. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
USES OF ERYTHROCIN TABLET
- Bacterial infections
BENEFITS OF ERYTHROCIN TABLET
In Bacterial infections
SIDE EFFECTS OF ERYTHROCIN TABLET
Common side effects of Erythrocin
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
HOW TO USE ERYTHROCIN TABLET
HOW ERYTHROCIN TABLET WORKS
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Frequently Asked Questions
What infections does Erythromycin treat?
Erythromycin (erythromycin) is a macrolide antibiotic used for community-acquired pneumonia, atypical respiratory infections (Mycoplasma, Chlamydia, Legionella), pertussis (whooping cough), Streptococcal pharyngitis in penicillin-allergic patients, skin and soft tissue infections, acne, and selected genitourinary infections including non-gonococcal urethritis. It is also a key option in erythromycin-containing Helicobacter pylori eradication regimens.
How long do I need to take Erythromycin?
Typical courses run 5–14 days depending on the infection. Take it consistently spaced (every 8 or 12 hours depending on the regimen). Macrolides have a long post-antibiotic effect — even after the last dose, tissue levels remain therapeutic for several days.
What are the most common side effects?
Macrolides are well known for GI effects — nausea, abdominal cramping, and diarrhoea — because they directly stimulate gut motilin receptors. erythromycin also has a class warning for QT-interval prolongation; avoid combination with other QT-prolonging drugs (citalopram, certain antipsychotics, quinolones, methadone) and discuss with your clinician if you have known long-QT, electrolyte disturbance, or significant cardiac disease.
Does Erythromycin interact with other medicines?
Macrolides (especially erythromycin and clarithromycin) are strong CYP3A4 inhibitors, raising blood levels of statins (simvastatin and lovastatin should be paused), warfarin, certain calcium-channel blockers, ergot alkaloids (avoid completely), pimozide (avoid), and several immunosuppressants. Provide a full medication list to your prescriber.
Can I take Erythromycin during pregnancy?
erythromycin is generally considered acceptable during pregnancy when clinically needed — safety data are extensive. Erythromycin estolate (a specific salt) is avoided in pregnancy due to maternal hepatotoxicity, but other formulations are acceptable. Always confirm with the prescriber.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Erythromycin?
There is no direct disulfiram-like reaction with macrolides, but moderate to heavy alcohol can worsen GI side effects and is best minimised during the course.
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| Strength | 250 mg, 500 mg |
|---|---|
| Quantity | 30 Tablet/s, 60 Tablet/s, 90 Tablet/s |
| Pharma Form | Tablet/s |
| Manufacturer | Pfizer Ltd |
| Treatment | Bacterial infections |
| Generic Brand | Erythromycin |
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