What is it used for?
Erythromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. It is also used to prevent bacterial endocarditis and attacks of rheumatic fever.

Contraindications and cautions:
Before using any of this preparation make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows:
• if you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding
• if you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine
• if you are using any other preparations, including those available to buy without a prescription, herbal or complementary medicines

Side effects:
Erythromycin occasionally causes skin irritation, which should soon disappear. If it doesn't or if it becomes severe, stop using this preparation and ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
If you experience any other worrying symptoms, which you think may be due to this preparation, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Interactions: Tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with this medicine. Do not take this medication if you are taking any of the following medicines:
• astemizole (Hismanal);
• cisapride (Propulsid);
• pimozide (Orap); or
• terfenadine (Seldane).