Erythromycin Topical Dosage
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Usual Pediatric Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Acne
Gel: Spread gently over affected areas (without rubbing in) once or twice a day.
Ointment, solution, swabs: Apply to affected areas once or twice a day.
Areas to be treated should be cleansed prior to application. The duration of therapy depends on the response of the patient. Maximum response may not occur for up to 12 weeks.
Usual Pediatric Dose for Acne
<12 years: Safety and effectiveness have not been established.
>=12 years:
Gel: Spread gently over affected areas (without rubbing in) once or twice a day.
Ointment, solution, swabs: Apply to affected areas once or twice a day.
Areas to be treated should be cleansed prior to application. The duration of therapy depends on the response of the patient. Maximum response may not occur for up to 12 weeks.
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Wash hands after application.
Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, or mucous membranes.
Discontinue use if severe irritation or hypersensitivity develops.
Dialysis
Data not available
See also...
- Akne-mycin Ointment (erythromycin) ointment dosage information
- Ery Pads (erythromycin) pledgets, topical solution dosage information
- Erygel (erythromycin) topical gel dosage information
- Erythra-Derm (erythromycin) topical solution dosage information
- Staticin (erythromycin) Topical Solution 1.5% dosage information
- T-Stat (erythromycin) Topical Solution dosage information
