Ery-Tab (Oral)

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Ery-Tab (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Ery-Tab (Oral)

Ery-Tab (Oral) Medication Classification

ERYTHROMYCIN (By mouth)

Ery-Tab (Oral) Brandname

Ery-Tab, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, E.E.S. 200, E.E.S. 400 Filmtab, E.E.S. 400, Eryped 400, Eryped 200, E.E.S. Granules, Eryped, Eryc, PCE Dispertab

Ery-Tab (Oral) is used for the Treatment

Erythromycin (er-ith-roe-MYE-sin) Treats infections. Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics.

When To Not Use Ery-Tab (Oral)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any type of erythromycin.

How Should You Use Ery-Tab (Oral)

Chewable Tablet, Tablet, Coated Tablet, Delayed Release Capsule, Delayed Release Tablet

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use and how often.
• Best taken on an empty stomach, but may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs.
• Shake the oral liquid before each use.
• Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon or medicine cup.
• Swallow the coated tablet, delayed-release tablet, or delayed-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.
• The medicine should be taken until it is gone, or until your doctor tells you to stop taking it.
If a dose is missed:
• May be taken as soon as possible.
• Take the rest of the doses for that day at times that are evenly spaced apart.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper Ery-Tab (Oral) Storage

Store Ery-Tab (Oral) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Ery-Tab (Oral) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Ery-Tab (Oral)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking theophylline, Seldane®, blood thinners such as Coumadin®, or seizure medicines such as Dilantin® or Tegretol®.

Ery-Tab (Oral) Warnings

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Contact your doctor right away if you develop a skin rash or itching while taking this medicine.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver or kidney disease.

Ery-Tab (Oral) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Skin rash, hives or itching
• Difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face, throat, or lips
• For erythromycin estolate (Ilosone®): severe stomach pain, weakness, or if the skin has a yellow color
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Nausea or upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Sore mouth or tongue