Eyemycin

Eyemycin is part of the drug classes:

• Antiinfectives for treatment of acne

• Macrolides

Serious side effects have been reported with erythromycin. See the “Erythromycin Precautions” section.

Oral:

• Common side effects of oral erythromycin include the following:
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Stomach cramps
• Mild skin rash
• Stomach pain

Topical:

Common side effects of topical erythromycin include the following:

• Irritation at the site of application, including dryness, redness, itching, and burning

Injectable:

Common side effects of oral injectable erythromycin include the following:

• Irritation at the injection site
• Skin rash

This is not a complete list of erythromycin side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking erythromycin, tell your doctor about all of your medical conditions. Especially tell your doctor if you:

• are allergic to erythromycin or to any of its ingredients
• are allergic to azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), or dirithromycin (Dynabac)
• have or have had yellowing of the skin or eyes
• have liver problems
• have heart problems
• have stomach problems, especially colitis
• are pregnant or breastfeeding

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.

Erythromycin has been detected in human breast milk. Because of the possibility for adverse reactions in nursing infants from erythromycin, a choice should be made whether to stop nursing or to stop use of this medication. The importance of the drug to the mother should be considered.

Erythromycin ophthalmic is an antibiotic.

Erythromycin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

Erythromycin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

You should not use erythromycin ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. This medication is used to only treat infections caused by bacteria.

FDA pregnancy category B. Erythromycin ophthalmic is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether erythromycin ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using erythromycin ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, stinging, or other irritation after using the ointment.

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild stinging or eye irritation;

• mild itching or redness

• blurred vision; or

• increased sensitivity to light.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.