Comparing Erythromycin vs Minocycline
Erythromycin | Minocycline |
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Erythromycin | Minocycline |
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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
Prescribed for Acne, Bacterial Infection, Bartonellosis, Actinomycosis, Bullous Pemphigoid, Rosacea, Brucellosis, Campylobacter Gastroenteritis, Cholera, Granuloma Inguinale, Meningitis -... View more |
Related suggestions Skin or Soft Tissue Infection
Skin and Structure Infection
Bullous Pemphigoid
Mycoplasma Pneumonia
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More about Erythromycin | More about Minocycline | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Erythromycin has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Minocycline has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 562 ratings on Drugs.com. 45% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: erythromycin side effects in more detail. |
See also: minocycline side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all erythromycin prices |
View all minocycline prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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 | Dynacin, Minocin, Minocin for Injection, Minolira, Solodyn, Ximino | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
17.9 hours |
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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. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 641 drugs are known to interact with erythromycin:
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A total of 207 drugs are known to interact with minocycline:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
June 24, 1964 |
June 30, 1971 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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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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