Chemical Name: ERYTHROMYCIN (eh-rith-roe-MYE-sin)
This medicine is an antibiotic used to treat certain eye infections. It may also
be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking astemizole or
terfenadine. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if
you are taking colchicine. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This
medicine may be used around the eye or in the eye. TO USE THIS MEDICINE IN THE
EYE: first, wash your hands. Pull the lower eyelid away from your eye to form a
pouch. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into the pouch. After using the
medicine, gently close your eyes and keep them closed for 1 to 2 minutes. Wash
your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. Wipe the applicator tip
with a clean, dry tissue. TO PREVENT GERMS FROM ENTERING THE MEDICINE, do not
touch the applicator tip to any surface including the eye. Also, keep the
container tightly closed. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from
heat and light. TO CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY, continue using this
medicine for the full course of treatment even if your symptoms disappear in a
few days. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, use it as
soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
IF YOUR SYMPTOMS DO NOT IMPROVE within a few days or if they become worse, check
with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE blurred vision after it is applied.
This is normal and will clear in a few minutes. It is usually recommended that
you DO NOT WEAR CONTACT LENSES while using this medicine. Check with your doctor
before wearing them. Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer's
directions. FOR WOMEN: IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast
milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine,
check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include blurred vision or
stinging. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH
YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience redness, irritation, swelling,
vision changes, continued stinging, pain, or burning. If you notice other
effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other. Check drug interactions
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children.
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