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Erythromycin ethyl succinate

Erythromycin ethyl succinate

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Erythromycin ethyl succinate is a streptogramin which is a kind of anti-bacterial drug (antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Macrolide antibiotic

Brands

EES • Eryped

Side Effects

Common

Abdominal pain
Loss of appetite
Rash
Reduced appetite

Serious

Diarrhea
Liver dysfunction
Hearing loss
Convulsion

Treats

Whooping cough
3.8
122 reviews
Food-borne illness (food poisoning)
2.2
18 reviews

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Allergic to pcn since a baby. Use ees (erythromycin ethyl succinate) instead.?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: EryPed (erythromycin ethyl succinate) allergy?

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A 23-year old female asked:

I'm taking Erythromycin ethyl succinate. I've had a few bowel problems, I've been to the toilet 3x a day. Is this this normal? I can't bare it anymore

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A 35-year old asked:

My son had a boil on his bottom lanced and tested positive for mrsa. They put him on eryped (erythromycin ethyl succinate) for 10 days. Is that correct?

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A 32-year old asked:

My son had a boil on his bottom lanced and tested positive for mrsa. They put him on eryped (erythromycin ethyl succinate) for 10 days. Will this cure him?

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A 34-year old asked:

What do you suggest if my son had a boil on his bottom lanced and tested positive for mrsa. they put him on eryped (erythromycin ethyl succinate) for 10 days.?

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A 35-year old asked:

Can I take erythromycin ethyl succinate 500mg/5ml side effects severe stomach cramps?

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A 44-year old asked:

Need help. Is 6 ml 3 times a day of eryped (erythromycin ethyl succinate) 200 too much for a child weighing 33 lbs for strep throat?

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A 48-year old asked:

Can I take ees (erythromycin ethyl succinate) if I have a tickle in throat/blocked ear?

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A 41-year old asked:

Erythromycin ointment, can it go bad?

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A 42-year old female asked:

Is it ok to eat grapefruit while on topical erythromycin?

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A 35-year old asked:

What exactly is exposure to pce (erythromycin) and the consequences?

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A 47-year old asked:

What are the side effects of pce (erythromycin)?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Erytab (erythromycin) allergy?

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A 33-year old male asked:

What is the definition or description of: Emycin (erythromycin) allergy?

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A 40-year old asked:

Please tell me if there is an alternative for an erythromycin antibiotic?

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A 32-year old asked:

What is the treatment for erythromycin overdose?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Does erythromycin cure chlamhydia in the mouth?

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A 30-year old asked:

Can you drink alcohol while taking erythromycin?

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A 28-year old female asked:

How about erythromycin persustant 500mg is it heal the chlamydia?

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A 24-year old female asked:

Does erythromycin ethylsuccinate cause weight gain ?

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A 30-year old asked:

How do I apply erythromycin into the eyes of my newborn?

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A 33-year old female asked:

Is erythromycin tab taking safe with 1st trimester pregnancy?

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A 39-year old asked:

How do I apply erythromycin into the eyes of my newborns eyes?

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A 36-year old female asked:

Is the z-pack related to or in the same class as erythromycin?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can I get erythromycin for acne anywhere without a prescription?

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A 31-year old asked:

Is it take to take doxycycline if you're allergic to erythromycin?

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A 19-year old female asked:

Should I take erythromycin tablets and lotion or differen for bad acne?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it possible to buy ilosone (erythromycin estolate) without a prescription?

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A 36-year old male asked:

Why have I been prescribed erythromycin tablets and fucidin cream, if it will not cure a sabaceous cyst?

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