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Erythromycin: Ophthalmic ointment

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ERYTHROMYCIN (er ith roe MYE sin) is a macrolide antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It also prevents a certain type of eye infection that can occur in some babies.


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Drugs Related by Class to Erythromycin: Ophthalmic ointment
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Class Name : Antiinfectives for Treatment of Acne

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Class Name : Ophthalmological Anti-infectives

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Bacitracin: Ophthalmic ointment  |  Bacitracin: Powder for solution for injection  |  Bacitracin: Topical ointment  |  Ciprofloxacin: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Ciprofloxacin: Oral tablet  |  Ciprofloxacin: Oral tablet, extended release  |  Ciprofloxacin: Otic drops, solution  |  Ciprofloxacin: Powder for oral suspension  |  Ciprofloxacin: Solution for injection  |  Double Antibiotic: Ophthalmic ointment  |  Gatifloxacin: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Gentamicin: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Gentamicin: Ophthalmic ointment  |  Gentamicin: Solution for injection  |  Gentamicin: Topical cream  |  Gentamicin: Topical ointment  |  Levofloxacin: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Levofloxacin: Oral solution  |  Levofloxacin: Oral tablet  |  Levofloxacin: Solution for injection  |  Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride: Oral tablet  |  Moxifloxacin Hydrochloride: Solution for injection  |  Ofloxacin: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Ofloxacin: Oral tablet  |  Ofloxacin: Otic drops, solution  |  Polymyxin B, Trimethoprim: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Sulfacetamide: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Sulfacetamide: Ophthalmic ointment  |  Sulfacetamide: Topical emulsion  |  Sulfacetamide: Topical gel  |  Sulfacetamide: Topical lotion  |  Sulfacetamide: Topical pad, cleanser  |  Sulfacetamide: Topical suspension  |  Sulfacetamide: Topical suspension, cleanser  |  Tobramycin: Nebulizer solution  |  Tobramycin: Ophthalmic drops, solution  |  Tobramycin: Powder for solution for injection  |  Tobramycin: Solution for injection  |  Triple Antibiotic: Ophthalmic drops, solution
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CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Erythromycin: Ophthalmic ointment
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Usage by Gender
59.57%
40.43%
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
Usage by Age
27.1%
12.51%
20.88%
39.5%
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