MY-E Alternatives Compared
MY-E | Amoxicillin | Cephalexin |
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MY-E (erythromycin) | Amoxicillin | Cephalexin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Campylobacter Gastroenteritis, Chlamydia Infection, Dental Abscess, Skin or Soft Tissue Infection, Strep Throat, Upper Respiratory Tract... View more |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that may be used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is usually well tolerated, but a rash is a common side effect. Prescribed for... View more |
Prescription only
Cephalexin is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic that may be used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacteria. Approximately 10% of people who are allergic to penicillin... View more |
Related suggestions Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention (Bacterial Endocarditis Prophylaxis)
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More about (erythromycin) | More about Amoxicillin | More about Cephalexin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
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Amoxicillin has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 356 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Cephalexin has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 499 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 28% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | ||||||||||||||||||
See also: MY-E side effects in more detail. |
See also: amoxicillin side effects in more detail. |
See also: cephalexin side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | ||||||||||||||||||
Other erythromycin brands include: E-Mycin, E.E.S. Granules, E.E.S.-200, E.E.S.-400, E.E.S.-400 Filmtab, Ery-Tab, Eryc, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, Erythrocot, PCE Dispertab, Wyamycin S View more | Amoxil, Apo-Amoxi | Keflex | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
2 hours |
1.7 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
A total of 641 drugs are known to interact with MY-E:
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with amoxicillin:
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A total of 37 drugs are known to interact with cephalexin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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January 18, 1974 |
January 04, 1971 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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