Erythromycin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Brands

How to use Erythromycin

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Brands around the world

Products with Erythromycin as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Benzamycin Ery-tab Erygel Eryped Emgel Theramycin Eyemycin Emcin Clear Erythrocin Erythrocin Stearate Ery E.e.s.Maracyn

Registered products

United States (FDA)

Erythromycin Ethyl SuccinateERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 1 kg/kg · Powder · Anuh Pharma Ltd.

NDC 64677-0001Label

Erythromycin EthylsuccianteERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 1 kg/kg · Powder · Calyx Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited

NDC 66639-012Label

Erythromycin EthylsuccinateERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 200 mg/5mL · For Suspension · Kanchan Healthcare Inc

NDC 85742-029Label

Erythromycin EthylsuccinateERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 400 mg/5mL · For Suspension · Kanchan Healthcare Inc

NDC 85742-030Label

E.e.s 400 400ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 400 mg/1 · Tablet · Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (formerly Arbor Pharmaceuticals)

NDC 24338-100Label

Nigeria (NAFDAC)

NAFDACErythromycin Stearate Tablets BP C4-1844 NAFDACErythromycin Stearate Tablets 500 mg## (duplicate, different product) A4-5992 NAFDACGlatromycin B4-2142 NAFDACSivoryl 500 B4-1844 NAFDACEroceth-500 B4-4380 NAFDACEroceth-250 B4-4381 NAFDACErybrocin Gel C4-1669 NAFDACErythr Tablets A4-2338 NAFDACOsyricin Tablets B4-5324 NAFDACErogran Granules 04-4108 NAFDACBiobacta Tablet_ A11-100985 NAFDACAcithromac Tablet A11-0312

Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.

Safety alerts and recalls

Erythromycin Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., PenU.S. FDA Class II

29 Apr 2026 · Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc · OngoingCGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit

Erythromycin Tablets, USP, 250 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., PenU.S. FDA Class II

29 Apr 2026 · Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc · OngoingCGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit

Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP, 0.5%, Net Weight: 1 g per tube (50 unit-dose tubes per carton), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-U.S. FDA Class II

13 Oct 2022 · Akorn, Inc. · OngoingCGMP Deviations:

ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35U.S. FDA Class II

13 Oct 2022 · Akorn, Inc. · OngoingCGMP Deviations:

A recall usually affects certain batches only. Compare the lot number on your pack.

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Questions about Erythromycin

Do I need a prescription for Erythromycin?

Rules differ by country. Ask a pharmacist where you live.

What brands contain Erythromycin?

Erythromycin is sold under names such as Benzamycin, Ery-tab, Erygel, Eryped, Emgel, Theramycin, Eyemycin, Emcin Clear. Brand names differ between countries.

How can I check that my Erythromycin is genuine?

Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.