| Erythromycin (U.S.N.L.M.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dosing/ Conjunctivitis, keratitis | 1 cm strip in conjunctival sac up to 6x/dy | |
| Dosing/ Ophthalmia neonatorum | .5 to 1 cm strip in conjunctival sac following delivery | |
| Chem Specs | erythromycin 0.5% | |
| Quantities | 3.5 gm tube | |
| Cost | 19.11 | |
| Class | Macrolide | |
| Action | Blocks bacterial protein synthesis. | |
| Activity | Broad spectrum similar to penicillin. (Bacteriostatic) | |
| Usage | Used as an antibiotic nocturnal lubricant. | |
| Active against Streptococcus pyrogenes (group A hemolytic) Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis |
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| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to erythromycin. | |
| Pediatric use | See dosage information for neonatal usage. | |
| Pregnancy | Category B | |
| Effective against many Gram-positive organisms, but poor activity against H. influenzae. Significant Staph species resistance. |
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| Brands: Illotycin, Romycin Ophthalmic. Generic: Bausch & Lomb | ||