Ery Pads

Name: Ery Pads

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Ery Pads?

  • Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine (Ery Pads). This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
  • Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
  • Use other pimple (acne) drugs with care. More skin irritation may happen.
  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
  • Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

How is this medicine (Ery Pads) best taken?

Use this medicine (Ery Pads) as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

  • Do not take this medicine by mouth. Use on your skin only. Keep out of your mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
  • Wash your hands before and after use.
  • Wash and rinse affected skin with warm water, then pat dry.
  • Put a thin layer on the affected part and let dry.
  • This medicine may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

  • Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
  • If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
  • Do not put on 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

What are some other side effects of Ery Pads?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

  • Dry skin.
  • Skin irritation.
  • Itching.
  • Peeling.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Ery Pads?

  • Store in the original container at room temperature.
  • Keep lid tightly closed.
  • Protect from heat or open flame.
  • Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Ery Pads Dosage and Administration

The Ery 2% Pads should be rubbed over the affected area twice a day (morning and evening) after skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. Additional pledgets may be used, if needed. Each pledget should be used once and discarded. Wash hands after application. Close jar tightly after each use. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.

Storage

Keep jar tightly closed.

Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Made in Israel

Manufactured by Perrigo

Yeruham 80500, Israel

Rev. 08/11

6E500 RC J4

For the Consumer

Applies to erythromycin topical: topical gel/jelly, topical lotion, topical ointment, topical pad, topical powder, topical solution, topical swab

Along with its needed effects, erythromycin topical (the active ingredient contained in Ery Pads) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects of erythromycin topical may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

For erythromycin ointmentLess common
  • Peeling
  • redness
For erythromycin pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form More common
  • Dry or scaly skin
  • irritation
  • itching
  • stinging or burning feeling
Less common
  • Peeling
  • redness

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