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Erythromycin

Brand names: Erythrocin, Erythroped, Erymax, Erythroped A, Tiloryth. Find out how erythromycin treats chest and skin infections, ear infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and how to take it.

About erythromycin

Who can and cannot take it

How and when to take it

Side effects

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility

Taking erythromycin with other medicines and herbal supplements

Common questions