Erythromycin (Topical)

Brand Names : Akne-Mycin, A/T/S, Emgel, Erycette, EryDerm, Erygel, Erymax, Ery-Sol, Erythra-Derm, ETS, Staticin, Theramycin Z, T-Stat, Sans-Acne

Category

• Antiacne agent, topical
• Antibacterial, topical

Description

Erythromycin (eh-rith-roe-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Erythromycin topical preparations are used on the skin to help control acne. They may be used alone or with one or more other medicines that are applied to the skin or taken by mouth for acne. They may also be used for other problems, such as skin infections, as determined by your doctor.

Erythromycin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Topical
• Gel (U.S.)
• Ointment (U.S.)
• Pledgets (U.S.)
• Solution (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Akne-Mycin
• A/T/S
• Emgel
• Erycette
• EryDerm
• Erygel
• Erymax
• Ery-Sol
• Erythra-Derm
• ETS
• Staticin
• Theramycin Z
• T-Stat

In Canada -

• Sans-Acne
• Staticin

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.