Description
Uses
Erythromycin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as infections of the respiratory tract, including bronchitis, pneumonia, Legionnaires' disease (a type of lung infection), and pertussis (whooping cough; a serious infection that can cause severe coughing); diphtheria (a serious infection in the throat); sexually transmitted diseases (STD), including syphilis; and ear, intestine, gynecological, urinary tract, and skin infections
Precautions:
Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to erythromycin, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in erythromycin capsules, tablets, or suspension.
Side Effects:
Erythromycin may cause side effects such as
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away.