Treating severe Erythromycin gel. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Erythromycin gel is a topical macrolide antibiotic that is thought to improve Erythromycin gel by slowing the growth of bacteria on the skin, which causes Erythromycin gel.
Important safety information:
Erythromycin gel is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and other mucous membranes. If you get Erythromycin gel in your eyes, immediately wash them out with cool tap water.
If severe diarrhea or stomach pain or cramping develops during treatment or within several months after treatment with Erythromycin gel, check with your doctor or pharmacist right away. Do not treat it without first checking with your doctor.
Be sure to use Erythromycin gel for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Erythromycin gel may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines or cleansers on your skin.
Once you begin using Erythromycin gel, it may take 3 to 8 weeks before you begin to see improvement.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Erythromycin gel while you are pregnant. Erythromycin gel is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Erythromycin gel, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Erythromycin gel side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Burning; dryness; mild stinging; peeling.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; bloody stools; irritation of the eyes; itching, burning, tenderness, or redness of skin; severe diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Dailymed."Erythromycin: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Can Erythromycin gel be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Erythromycin gel?
Some medical conditions may interact with Erythromycin gel. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have liver disease or you have a blood disorder called porphyria
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Erythromycin gel. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Efavirenz or rifampin because they may decrease Erythromycin gel gel's effectiveness
Arsenic, cimetidine,diltiazem,dofetilide,HIV protease inhibitors, imidazoles (eg, ketoconazole),pimozide, QT-prolonging agents (eg, quinidine, sotalol), quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), streptogramins (eg, quinupristin/dalfopristin), orverapamil because side effects, such as heart toxicity or irregular heartbeat, may occur
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), aldosterone blockers (eg, spironolactone), alfentanil, arsenic, astemizole, benzodiazepines (eg, alprazolam), bromocriptine, buspirone, carbamazepine, cilostazol, cisapride, clozapine, corticosteroids (eg, hydrocortisone), cyclosporine, digitoxin, digoxin, disopyramide, ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), felodipine, H1 antagonists (eg, diphenhydramine), HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (eg, simvastatin), imatinib, macrolide immunosuppressants (eg, tacrolimus), meglitinide antidiabetics (eg, repaglinide), midazolam, phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, sildenafil), pimozide,QT-prolonging agents (eg, quinidine, sotalol), quinolones (eg, ciprofloxacin), rifampin, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine),sumatriptan, theophyllines, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), valproic acid, or vinca alkaloids (eg, vincristine) because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Erythromycin gel
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Erythromycin gel may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Erythromycin gel?
Use Erythromycin gel as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Wash affected areas with soap and water. Rinse well and pat dry before applying the medicine.
Cover the affected and surrounding area with a thin film of medicine. Spread the medicine lightly over the affected areas rather than rubbing it in. Allow the medicine to dry.
Wash your hands immediately after applying Erythromycin gel.
Erythromycin gel works best if it is used at the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, take Erythromycin gel for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you miss a dose of Erythromycin gel, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Erythromycin gel.
Can Erythromycin gel be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Erythromycin gel be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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