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Erythromycin is your trusted antibiotic fighter—a powerful macrolide that stops bacterial infections in their tracks. Think of it as your body's backup army when bacteria attack your respiratory system, skin, or eyes.
- ✅ 500mg tablets & suspensions available (200mg/5mL & 400mg/5mL)
- ✅ VAT-Exempt (Save 12% automatically under Philippine law!)
- ✅ PNF Listed - Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition essential antibiotic
- ✅ No Prescription? Get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed doctor during checkout
- ✅ Eye ointment also available for bacterial eye infections
Understanding Erythromycin: Your Trusted Antibiotic Shield
Erythromycin is a trusted macrolide antibiotic that has been protecting Filipinos from bacterial infections for decades. As an essential medicine listed in the Philippine National Formulary 8th Edition, you can be confident this is a government-approved, evidence-based treatment for various bacterial infections. It works by stopping bacteria from producing the proteins they need to survive and multiply—effectively halting the infection in its tracks.
What Infections Does Erythromycin Treat?
Erythromycin is versatile and effective against a wide range of bacterial infections:
- Respiratory infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis, whooping cough (pertussis), and Legionnaires' disease
- Skin infections: Acne, cellulitis, and other soft tissue infections
- Eye infections: Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye) - available as eye ointment
- Ear, nose & throat: Strep throat, sinusitis, and ear infections
- Other uses: Diphtheria, syphilis, and as an alternative for patients allergic to penicillin
Erythromycin Quick Guide: What You Need to Know
| Available Forms & Strengths | 500mg tablet (as stearate), 200mg/5mL & 400mg/5mL suspension (as ethyl succinate), 0.5% eye ointment (PNF standard) |
| Standard Dosage | 250-500mg every 6 hours OR 500mg every 12 hours for adults (as prescribed by doctor); varies by infection type |
| Best Time to Take | Take with food to reduce stomach upset. Suspensions should be shaken well before use |
| Key Benefits | Safe for penicillin-allergic patients, effective against atypical bacteria, available in multiple forms for all ages |
Why Choose Erythromycin from MedsGo?
- ✅ Automatic VAT Savings: Under Philippine law (TRAIN & CREATE Acts), Erythromycin is 100% VAT-exempt. You save 12% instantly—no paperwork needed!
- ✅ PNF Quality Assurance: Our Erythromycin complies with Philippine National Formulary standards (8th Edition), ensuring you receive essential antibiotic medicine that meets DOH requirements.
- ✅ Temperature-Controlled Storage: Unlike generic warehouses, our FDA-registered pharmacies store antibiotics properly to maintain potency and effectiveness.
- ✅ Doctor Care Included: No prescription? No problem. Add to cart and get a FREE teleconsultation with our licensed physician—no hidden fees.
- ✅ Fast & Safe Delivery: Or pick up at any MedsGo pharmacy nationwide for same-day availability.
- ✅ Penicillin Alternative: Perfect for patients with penicillin allergies who need effective antibiotic treatment.
Safety & Side Effects: What to Watch For ⚠︎
Most patients tolerate Erythromycin well, but be a smart medicine user:
- Common: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, loss of appetite—usually mild and temporary
- Watch For: Severe diarrhea (may indicate C. diff infection), irregular heartbeat, yellowing of skin/eyes, or severe allergic reactions. Contact our doctor immediately if these occur
- Important: Complete the full course even if you feel better! Stopping early can lead to antibiotic resistance
- Special Note: Inform our doctor during teleconsultation if you have liver problems, heart rhythm issues, or are taking other medications—Erythromycin can interact with many drugs
- Pregnancy: Generally considered safe during pregnancy (Category B), but always consult your doctor
Mahalagang Impormasyon sa Tagalog
Erythromycin: Ang Maaasahang Antibiotics para sa Proteksyon
Ang Erythromycin ay isang macrolide antibiotic na matagal nang ginagamit ng mga Pilipino laban sa bacterial infections. Ayon sa Philippine National Formulary (8th Edition), ito ay aprubado ng DOH bilang essential medicine para sa iba't ibang impeksyon. Pinipigilan nito ang bacteria sa pagdami sa pamamagitan ng paghadlang sa paggawa ng protein na kailangan nila para mabuhay.
Ano ang Mga Gamot ng Erythromycin?
Mabisang gamot laban sa:
- Impeksyon sa baga: Pulmonya, bronchitis, whooping cough
- Impeksyon sa balat: Acne, cellulitis
- Impeksyon sa mata: Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Tenga, ilong at lalamunan: Strep throat, sinusitis
- Alternative sa penicillin: Para sa mga may allergy sa penicillin
Ang Mahusay na Benepisyo ng Pagbili sa MedsGo
- ✅ Automatikong VAT Discount: Libre sa 12% VAT dahil sa batas ng Pilipinas (TRAIN & CREATE Acts)
- ✅ PNF Quality: 500mg tablets at suspensions ayon sa pamantayan ng DOH
- ✅ Libre Konsulta: Walang reseta? Libre ang teleconsultation sa aming doktor
- ✅ Pambansang Botika: Maaari ring bumili sa kahit anong MedsGo pharmacy sa buong bansa
- ✅ Eye Ointment: May available na ointment para sa impeksyon sa mata
Mga Side Effect na Dapat Bantayan ⚠︎
- Karaniwan: Pagsusuka, pagtatae, pananakit ng tiyan—karaniwang pansamantala
- Seryoso: Matinding pagtatae, abnormal na heartbeat, pamumula ng balat—tawagin agad ang doktor
- IMPORTANTE: Tapusin ang buong kurso kahit magaling na! Ang hindi pagtapos ay maaaring magdulot ng antibiotic resistance
- Paalala: Sabihin sa doktor kung may problema sa atay o puso, o kung umiinom ng ibang gamot
