Question 1

what is erythromycin? what is it used for?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin: Erythromycin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

Question 2

what are the side affects of taking erythromycin?

Accepted Answer

GI symptoms: Many adults cannot tolerate Erythromycin orally at the usual doses.  Causes nausea, abdominal discomfort, some people get a strange taste in their mouths.  Then, like any other drug, there are allergic side-effects.

Question 3

can i go on sunbeds while on erythromycin.thankyou?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok but: The Erythromycin does not keep you from a risk of skin cancer.

Question 4

how is erythromycin for acne?

Accepted Answer

Not sole Rx: Never use an antibiotic as the only treatment for acne, or for more than a few months. With topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated, this can be a good choice.

Question 5

what does erythromycin do?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin: It kills bacteria. It could be used to treat conditions like Acne, Gonorrhea or  Chlamydia.

Question 6

what is the best way to apply erythromycin?

Accepted Answer

By directions: Erythromycin is available is topical ointment, drops and systemic pills and infusions.  Your doctor will prescribe the appropriate form and you should follow the directions given.  If needed for the eye, for instance, apply the drop or ointment to the lower lid pulled down a little and when it snaps back it will spread the medication over the whole eye.

Question 7

i have irbbb. can i take erythromycin?

Accepted Answer

Probably: If you mean incomplete right bundle branch block the answer is that erythromycin is unlikely to effect this negatively, but why are you taking it, who prescribed it and why have you not asked the doctor caring for you? Best wishes.

Question 8

does erythromycin op oin help treating the mgd ?

Accepted Answer

It can: Depending upon the specifics of your case, topical antibiotics such as op topical Erythromycin can be helpful. Other treatments can include warm compresses, omega-3 supplementation, and sometimes oral antibiotics. I encourage you to talk about these with your primary doctor or ophthalmologist to determine what treatment is best for you.

Question 9

erythromycin allergy symptoms?

Accepted Answer

The usual culprits: The causes of allergy are many but the symptoms are predictable & limited. Hives, swelling of hands, feet, eyelids & lips called angioedema, breathing issues due to windpipe swelling or asthma & GI symptoms like nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain & diarrhea. Since Erythromycin commonly causes GI symptoms it's hard to tell if this is allergy or intolerance when skin or breathing symptoms are absent.

Question 10

how did i get erythromycin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: We do not know why a specific substance, drug or product will cause an allergic reaction in a given person.  It is obviously a sensitivity of their immune system and of course requires exposure to the agent which in your case was erythromycin.

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