Erythromycin : Before Using

Erythromycin - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Ilotycin Erythromycin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For ophthalmic erythromycin, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to this or any of the other erythromycins. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.

Pregnancy care

Ophthalmic erythromycin has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems.

Breast-feeding problem

Ophthalmic erythromycin has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of this drug in child with use in other age groups.

Elderly care

Many medication have not been studied specifically in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use of this drug in the elderly with use in other age groups.