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Indications

Erybid is a brand name for erythromycin, which is an antibiotic medication. Erythromycin is indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms.

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually before a meal. This medication is best absorbed when taken on an empty stomach. If nausea occurs, you may take it with food or milk.

This medication has a bitter taste if crushed. Swallow the medication whole. Do not chew or crush.

The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on age and weight.

For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time(s) every day.

If you are using this medication to treat an infection, continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse.

If you are taking this medication to prevent certain bacterial infections, take it exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not stop taking the medication without your doctor’s approval.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to erythromycin (hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• Severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)
• Headache with chest pain and severe dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeats
• Seizure
• Hearing problems (rare)
• Pancreatitis – severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea, and vomiting
• Liver problems – loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, easy bruising or bleeding, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)

Serious side effects may be more likely in older adults, including hearing loss, or a life-threatening fast heart rate.

Call your doctor if a baby using this medicine is vomiting or irritable with feeding.

Common erythromycin side effects may include:

• Severe stomach pain, diarrhea that is watery or bloody (even if it occurs months after your last dose)
• Liver problems
• Abnormal liver function tests

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

• Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin, or clarithromycin); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
• Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, or a certain type of muscle disease (myasthenia gravis).
• Erythromycin may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can rarely cause serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, and fainting) that need medical attention right away.
• The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain medical conditions or are taking other drugs that may cause QT prolongation. Before using erythromycin, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the drugs you take and if you have any of the following conditions: certain heart problems (heart failure, slow heartbeat, QT prolongation in the EKG), family history of certain heart problems (QT prolongation in the EKG, sudden cardiac death).
• Low levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use certain drugs (such as diuretics/”water pills”) or if you have conditions such as severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting. Talk to your doctor about using erythromycin safely.
• Erythromycin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such as typhoid vaccine) to not work well. Tell your healthcare professional that you are using erythromycin before having any immunizations/vaccinations.
• Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).
• Some erythromycin products may contain sodium. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information if you are on a salt-restricted diet or if you have a condition that could be worsened by an increase in salt intake (such as heart failure).
• Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially hearing loss and QT prolongation (see above). Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this medication.
• This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Forms and Strengths

Erybid is available in the following forms and strengths:

• Erybid Enteric Coated Tablet:
  • 250 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Use the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What should I avoid while using erythromycin?

Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or bloody, call your doctor before using anti-diarrhea medicine.

Resources:

1. https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=0aaf09b7-a78b-4525-a857-ef12e3f4b2f9
2. https://www.drugs.com/erythromycin.html#side-effects
3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-3959-15/erythromycin-oral/erythromycin-base-erythromycin-stearate-oral/details