Erythromycin (Topical)
Brand Names : Akne-Mycin, A/T/S, Emgel, Erycette, EryDerm, Erygel, Erymax, Ery-Sol, Erythra-Derm, ETS, Staticin, Theramycin Z, T-Stat, Sans-Acne
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf your
acne does not improve within 3 to 4 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with
your health care professional. However, treatment of acne may take up to 8
to 12 weeks before you see full improvement.
For patients using the pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form
of erythromycin:
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If your doctor has ordered another medicine to be applied to the
skin along with this medicine, it is best to wait at least 1 hour before you
apply the second medicine. This may help keep your skin from becoming too
irritated. Also, if the medicines are used too close together, they may not
work properly.
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After application of this medicine to the skin, mild stinging or
burning may be expected and may last up to a few minutes or more.
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This medicine may also cause the skin to become unusually dry, even
with normal use. If this occurs, check with your doctor.
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You may continue to use cosmetics (make-up) while you are using this
medicine for acne. However, it is best to use only ``water-base'" cosmetics.
Also, it is best not to use cosmetics too heavily or too often. They may make
your acne worse. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
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