Erythromycin is a topical antibiotic that helps reduce the number of pimples by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Erythromycin is super easy to use! Simply clean with a gentle soap the affected area by acne and make sure to completely dry it. Apply a layer film of the medication, rubbing it in gently on the skin twice per day. Wash your hands after using Erythromycin gel. This medication is flammable, do not use near high hits and avoid smoking after its use.
Erythromycin contains erythromycin USP 2% as active ingredient and alcohol USP, 92% and hydroxypropyl cellulose NF as inactive ingredients.
The risks are very low, but some women have experienced unwanted side effects when using Erythromycin gel. Minor ones include e skin dryness, itching, redness, mild burning, or worsening of acne. Those effects will decrease with continued use of the medication.
If you experience blistering, severe burning/swelling of the skin, eye redness and watering (conjunctivitis), eyelid swelling, or skin discoloration, STOP the medication and tell your doctor immediately. Also, rarely this medication can cause discoloration of the skin. Dark-skinned people may notice a lightening in skin color in the area where you use this medication.
The chances of serious side effects are extremely unlikely, but STOP the medication and seek immediate medical attention (call 911 or go to the ER) if you experience any of the following symptoms: severe dizziness, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), trouble breathing.
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Simply clean the acne-affected area with a gentle soap and make sure to completely dry that area. Then apply a thin layer of the medication, rubbing it gently into the skin, twice a day. Wash your hands after using Erythromycin gel. This medication is flammable, do not use near high heat and avoid smoking until the gel has completely dried on your skin.
Pandia Health expert Doctors recommend allowing Erythromycin 6 to 12 weeks to see an improvement of the treated area.
Erythromycin is only available by prescription in the USA. Talk to your doctor if you want to start acne treatment or sign up with Pandia Health to get the right treatment for your skin with one of our expert doctors
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