ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2% (brand name: erythromycin topical solution 2%) is a Macrolide Antibiotics. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin topical solution, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris..
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Uses & Indications
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin topical solution, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Erythromycin topical solution, 2% should be applied over the affected areas twice a day (morning and evening) after the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. This medication should be applied with applicator top. If fingertips are used, wash hands after application. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.
Side Effects
ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions have been reported occasionally: peeling, dryness, itching, erythema, and oiliness. Irritation of the eyes and tenderness of the skin have also been reported with topical use of erythromycin. Generalized urticarial reactions possibly related to the use of erythromycin, which required systemic steroid therapy have been reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-800‑FDA‑1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Warnings & Precautions
WARNINGS Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is one primary cause of “antibiotic-associated colitis”. After the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis has been established, therapeutic measures should be initiated. Mild cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to drug discontinuation alone. In moderate to severe cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation and treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against C. difficile colitis.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Erythromycin topical solution, 2% is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2% used for?
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Erythromycin topical solution, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
What is the recommended dosage for ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2%?
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Erythromycin topical solution, 2% should be applied over the affected areas twice a day (morning and evening) after the skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. This medication should be applied with applicator top. If fingertips are used, wash hands after application. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.
Who should not take ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2%?
CONTRAINDICATIONS Erythromycin topical solution, 2% is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
What are the side effects of ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2%?
ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions have been reported occasionally: peeling, dryness, itching, erythema, and oiliness. Irritation of the eyes and tenderness of the skin have also been reported with topical use of erythromycin. Generalized urticarial reactions possibly related to the use of erythromycin, which required systemic steroid therapy have been reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Saptalis Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-833-727-8254 or FDA at 1-800‑FDA‑1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
What are the important warnings for ERYTHROMYCIN TOPICAL SOLUTION 2%?
WARNINGS Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is one primary cause of “antibiotic-associated colitis”. After the diagnosis of pseudomembranous…
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