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DescriptionErythromycin (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:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For topical erythromycin, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this or any of the other erythromycins. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes. Pregnancy—Topical erythromycin has not been studied in pregnant women. However, this medication has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Breast-feeding—It is not known whether topical erythromycin passes into the breast milk. Erythromycin, given by mouth or by injection, does pass into the breast milk. However, erythromycin topical preparations have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies. Children—Erythromycin topical solution has been tested in children 12 years of age and older and, in effective doses, has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than it does in adults. Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of topical erythromycin in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin. Proper Use of This MedicineBefore applying this medicine, thoroughly wash the affected area with warm water and soap, rinse well, and pat dry. After washing or shaving, it is best to wait 30 minutes before applying the pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form. The alcohol in them may irritate freshly washed or shaved skin. For patients using the pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form of erythromycin:
This medicine will not cure your acne. However, to help keep your acne under control, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. You may have to continue using this medicine every day for months or even longer in some cases. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. It is important that you do not miss any doses . Dosing—The dose of topical erythromycin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical erythromycin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage—To store this medicine:
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf your acne does not improve within 3 to 4 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your health care professional. However, treatment of acne may take up to 8 to 12 weeks before you see full improvement. For patients using the pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form of erythromycin:
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. The following side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome: For erythromycin ointment Less common Peeling; redness For erythromycin pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form More common Dry or scaly skin; irritation; itching; stinging or burning feeling Less common Peeling; redness Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Revised: 09/18/2000 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about T-Stat Topical ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for T-Stat Topical r-stat topical, f-stat topical, g-stat topical, y-stat topical, 6-stat topical, 5-stat topical, t0stat topical, tpstat topical, t-atat topical, t-ztat topical, t-xtat topical, t-dtat topical, t-etat topical, t-wtat topical, t-srat topical, t-sfat topical, t-sgat topical, t-syat topical, t-s6at topical, t-s5at topical, t-stzt topical, t-stst topical, t-stwt topical, t-stqt topical, t-star topical, t-staf topical, t-stag topical, t-stay topical, t-sta6 topical, t-sta5 topical, t-stat ropical, t-stat fopical, t-stat gopical, t-stat yopical, t-stat 6opical, t-stat 5opical, t-stat tipical, t-stat tkpical, t-stat tlpical, t-stat tppical, t-stat t0pical, t-stat t9pical, t-stat tooical, t-stat tolical, t-stat to-ical, t-stat to0ical, t-stat topucal, t-stat topjcal, t-stat topkcal, t-stat topocal, t-stat top9cal, t-stat top8cal, t-stat topixal, t-stat topival, t-stat topifal, t-stat topidal, t-stat topiczl, t-stat topicsl, t-stat topicwl, t-stat topicql, t-stat topicak, t-stat topicap, t-stat topicao, -stat topical, tstat topical, t-tat topical, t-sat topical, t-stt topical, t-sta topical, t-stattopical, t-stat opical, t-stat tpical, t-stat toical, t-stat topcal, t-stat topial, t-stat topicl, t-stat topica, -tstat topical, ts-tat topical, t-tsat topical, t-satt topical, t-stta topical, t-sta ttopical, t-statt opical, t-stat otpical, t-stat tpoical, t-stat toipcal, t-stat topcial, t-stat topiacl, t-stat topicla, tt-stat topical, t--stat topical, t-sstat topical, t-sttat topical, t-staat topical, t-statt topical, t-stat topical, t-stat ttopical, t-stat toopical, t-stat toppical, t-stat topiical, t-stat topiccal, t-stat topicaal, t-stat topicall, etc.
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