Erythro Side Effects
Generic Name: erythromycin
Please note - some side effects for Erythro may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
Side Effects of Erythro - for the Consumer
Erythrocin
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythrocin:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythrocin:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; reversible hearing loss; severe diarrhea; stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Filmtabs
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Filmtabs:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Filmtabs:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; reversible hearing loss; severe diarrhea; stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Base and Stearate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Base and Stearate:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Base and Stearate:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; reversible hearing loss; severe diarrhea; stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; dark urine; hearing loss; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin/Sulfisoxazole
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin/Sulfisoxazole:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin/Sulfisoxazole:Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody or dark urine; bloody stools; change in the amount of urine; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing changes; mood or mental changes; muscle weakness; numbness or tingling of the hands or feet; pale skin; pale stools; red, swollen, or blistered skin; ringing in the ear; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea, dizziness, or headache; severe stomach pain or cramps; shortness of breath; sore mouth or tongue; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weakness or fatigue; vision changes; yellowing of skin or eyes.
Erythromycin
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; hearing changes; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Lactobionate - I.V.
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Lactobionate - I.V.:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Lactobionate - I.V.:Minor pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; dark urine; diarrhea; fast or irregular heartbeat; hearing problems or hearing loss; muscle weakness; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; stomach pain or cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Lactobionate
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Lactobionate:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Lactobionate:Minor pain, redness, or swelling at the injection site.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; dark urine; diarrhea; fast or irregular heartbeat; hearing problems or hearing loss; muscle weakness; red, swollen, peeling, or blistered skin; stomach pain or cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Delayed-Release Particles Capsules
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Delayed-Release Particles Capsules:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Delayed-Release Particles Capsules:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; hearing changes; irregular heartbeat; red, swollen, or blistered skin; muscle weakness; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Delayed-Release Tablets:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; hearing changes; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain or cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Drops
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Drops:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Drops:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; dark urine; hearing loss; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Erythromycin Gel
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Gel:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Gel:Burning; dryness; mild stinging; peeling.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; irritation of the eyes; itching, burning, tenderness, or redness of skin; severe diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain.
Erythromycin Ointment
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Ointment:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Ointment:Peeling; redness; skin irritation.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain.
Erythromycin Pad
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Pad:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Pad:Dryness; mild stinging or burning immediately after applying; peeling.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; diarrhea; eye irritation; itching, burning, tenderness, or redness of your skin; stomach cramps/pain.
Erythromycin Solution
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Solution:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Solution:Burning; dryness; mild stinging; peeling.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; itching, burning, tenderness, or redness of skin; severe diarrhea; stomach cramps/pain.
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Suspension
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Suspension:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate Suspension:Diarrhea; loss of appetite; nausea; stomach pain; vomiting.
TopSevere allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bloody stools; dark urine; hearing loss; irregular heartbeat; muscle weakness; red, swollen, or blistered skin; severe diarrhea; severe stomach pain/cramps; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
More resources:
Eryc Delayed-Release Particles Capsules
Ery-Tab Delayed-Release Tablets
E-Mycin - Includes detailed dosage instructions.
Erythromycin Ophthalmic - Includes detailed dosage instructions.
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