Erythrocin Alternatives Compared
Erythrocin (erythromycin) | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) |
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Erythrocin (erythromycin) | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | Augmentin (amoxicillin / clavulanate) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Bronchitis, Bacterial Endocarditis Prevention, Bowel Preparation, Bartonellosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Campylobacter Gastroenteritis, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infection, Dental Abscess... View more |
Prescription only
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be... View more |
Prescription only
Augmentin is a combination penicillin-type antibiotic that should be reserved for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible beta-lactamase-producing bacteria. Its use may be limited by... View more |
Related suggestions Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Middle Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
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Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||||||||||
Erythrocin has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 3 ratings on Drugs.com. 33% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Amoxicillin / clavulanate has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 910 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 42% reported a negative effect. |
Augmentin has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 447 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||||||||||
View all Erythrocin side effects |
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Generic Availability | ||||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic approved | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||||||||||||||||||
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Dosage Forms | ||||||||||||||||||
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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 Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, Erythrocot, PCE Dispertab, Wyamycin S View more | Amoclan, Augmentin, Augmentin XR | Other amoxicillin / clavulanate brands include: Amoclan, Augmentin XR | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||
2 hours |
1.7 hours |
1.7 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 677 drugs are known to interact with Erythrocin:
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A total of 96 drugs are known to interact with Amoxicillin / clavulanate:
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A total of 96 drugs are known to interact with Augmentin:
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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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Disease Interactions | ||||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | ||||||||||||||||||
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August 06, 1984 |
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