Erythromycin (erythromycin base)
Ophthalmic Antibacterials Ophthalmic (Eye) Ointment (Gram)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics.
Erythromycin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections.
Using any antibiotic when it is not needed can cause it to not work for future infections.
Generic name: erythromycin base
Pronunciation: (eh-rith-row-MY-sin)
Drug class: Ophthalmic Antibacterials
Therapeutic class: Ophthalmic Agents
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Erythromycin:
- Ophthalmia Neonatorum
- Prevention Of Neonatal Ophthalmia
- Superficial Ocular Infection
Also known as: Blennorrhea Neonatorum, Blennorrhea Neonatorum Prophylaxis, Infantile Purulent Conjunctivitis, Infantile Purulent Conjunctivitis Prophylaxis, Neonatal Conjunctivitis, Neonatal Conjunctivitis Prophylaxis, Ophthalmia Neonatorum Prophylaxis, Superficial Ophthalmic Infection.
Dosing
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| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin 0.5% Eye Ointment | Maintenance | Apply 1 cm ribbon into the lower conjunctival sac(s) in the affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route 3 times per day. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin 0.5% Eye Ointment | Maintenance | Apply 1 cm ribbon into the lower conjunctival sac(s) in the affected eye(s) by ophthalmic route 3 times per day. |
Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Ocular irritation
There are no less severe adverse reactions for this drug.
Precautions
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In reproduction studies in rats, mice, and rabbits using erythromycin at doses higher than usual human doses, there was no evidence of harm to the fetus.
There are no adequate and controlled studies to date using erythromycin in pregnant women, and the drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Erythromycin should be used with caution in nursing women.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Ophthalmia neonatorum | ||
| P39.1 | ICD10CM | Neonatal conjunctivitis and dacryocystitis |
| Superficial ocular infection | ||
| H10.0 | ICD10CM | Mucopurulent conjunctivitis |
| H10.01 | ICD10CM | Acute follicular conjunctivitis |
| H10.011 | ICD10CM | Acute follicular conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.012 | ICD10CM | Acute follicular conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.013 | ICD10CM | Acute follicular conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.019 | ICD10CM | Acute follicular conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
| H10.02 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis |
| H10.021 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, right eye |
| H10.022 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, left eye |
| H10.023 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, bilateral |
| H10.029 | ICD10CM | Other mucopurulent conjunctivitis, unspecified eye |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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