Generic Name - Erythromycin
Category - Antibiotic medication.
Indications
Control acne.
Generic Emgel is indicated to help control acne. Erythromycin (Generic Emgel) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. It kills certain bacteria or stops their growth. Used on the skin, it helps to control acne.
Generic for Emgel Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Emgel is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Emgel. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any other topical prescription or nonprescription medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin.
Generic for Emgel Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericEmgel
Generic Emgel should be applied sparingly as a thin layer to the affected area(s) twice a day, in the morning and the evening, after the skin has been thoroughly washed with soap and water and patted dry. The hands should be washed after application.
Generic for Emgel Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Emgel side Effects include dark yellow or brown urine, difficulty breathing, hearing loss, pain on swallowing, ringing in the ears, severe or watery diarrhea, skin rash or itching, swelling of face or neck and yellowing of eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Emgel.
Generic for Emgel and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Emgel may cause any harm to the fetus. Hence talk to your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Emgel and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether topical erythromycin passes into the breast milk. Erythromycin (Generic Emgel), given by mouth or by injection, does pass into the breast milk. However, erythromycin topical preparations have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Generic for Emgel and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Emgel in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Emgel and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Emgel in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Emgel serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.
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