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Erythromycin TopicalAka: Akne-mycin, Erygel

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  1. Indication
    1. Acne Vulgaris
  2. Preparations
    1. Lotion (1.5% 2%)
  3. Directions
    1. Apply to clean skin bid morning & evening
    2. Often used with a Comedolytic (e.g. Retin A)
  4. Adverse Effects
    1. Usually well-tolerated
    2. Skin irritation and dryness are common
  5. Disadvantages
    1. Resistance develops in 25% of patients within 6 months

Topical form erythromycin (C0360343)

ConceptsOrganic Chemical (T109) , Antibiotic (T195)
EnglishTopical erythromycin, Topical form erythromycin
Spanisheritromicina de uso tópico, eritromicina de uso topico
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)


Erygel (C0699347)

ConceptsCarbohydrate (T118) , Antibiotic (T195)
EnglishErygel
CreditsDerived from the NIH UMLS (Unified Medical Language System)



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