Erythromycin Topical

Aka: Erythromycin Topical, Akne-mycin, Erygel, Benzamycin

II. Indication

  1. Acne Vulgaris

III. Preparations

  1. Erythromycin gel, solution or ointment 2%
  2. Erythromycin with Benzoyl Peroxide gel (Benzamycin) 3%/5%

IV. Directions

  1. Apply to clean skin bid morning & evening
  2. Often used with a Comedolytic (e.g. Retin A)

V. Adverse Effects

  1. Usually well-tolerated
  2. Skin irritation is common
    1. Local erythema
    2. Skin peeling
    3. Skin dryness
    4. Pruritus
    5. Burning

VI. Disadvantages

  1. Resistance develops in 25% of patients within 6 months
    1. Use in combination with Benzoyl Peroxide (e.g. Benzamycin or seperate preparations)

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Related Studies

Ontology: Erythromycin Topical Product (C0360343)

Concepts Clinical Drug (T200)
SnomedCT 350155007
English Topical erythromycin, Erythromycin, Topical, erythromycin topical, topical erythromycin, Erythromycin Topical Product, Topical form erythromycin (product), Topical form erythromycin, Topical erythromycin (product), Topical erythromycin (substance)
Spanish eritromicina, forma farmacéutica tópica (producto), eritromicina de uso tópico (producto), eritromicina de uso tópico, eritromicina, forma farmacéutica tópica, eritromicina de uso tópico (sustancia)
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

Ontology: Erygel (C0699347)

Concepts Antibiotic (T195) , Carbohydrate (T118)
English Erygel
Derived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)

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