Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Erythromycin
Drug Class
Anti-Acne Preparations
Chemical Class
Antibacterial (Protein synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
D10AF02, J01FA01, S01AA17
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Ritocin?
Uses
Erythromycin belongs to a group of drugs called macrolide antibiotics. Macrolide antibiotics slow the growth of, or sometimes kill, sensi...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Antibacterial (Protein synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group
Erythromycin (as Esotolate) is the derivative of Erythromycin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin. It belongs to Antibacterial (Protein synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Erythromycin is 733.90. Its pKa is 8.8.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV
0.5 to 1 g — 6 hourly
2
Adult · PO
250 to 500 mg — 6 hourly
For 7-14 days.
3
Child · Oral
18.75 mg/kg — 4 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use erythromycin if you are allergic to it
Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with erythromycin
Your doctor may change your treatment plan if you also use: lovastatin , simvastatin
or ergotamine , or dihydroergotamine
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver or kidney disease
Important Warnings
Avoid eyes, mouth, mucous membrane, abraded or sun-burnt skin
Side Effects
Local irritationdryness.
Drug Interactions
Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take
which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective. Many drugs can interact with erythromycin
and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Not all possible interactions are listed here.
Storage
Inj (reconstituted soln) Store in refrigerator. Use within 7 days if kept at room temperature. Oral Susp (reconstituted) Store in refrigerator. Do not Freeze. Use within 10-14 days if kept at room temperature. Skin Oint, Gel and Lotion, Eye Oint Store at room temperature. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Heat. Tab, Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 57.03
DRAP approved maximum price · per 60ml · approved 22 Aug, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 60mlRs 57.03
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Erythromycin, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Erythrocin
250Mg
Rs 207.1Rs 20.71/unit
INDUS PHARMA
Erythrocin
500mg
Rs 3,464Rs 34.64/unit
INDUS PHARMA
Erythrocin
60ml 200mg/5ml
Rs 332.5Rs 332.5/unit
INDUS PHARMA
Erythrocin
200mg
Rs 114.54
INDUS PHARMA
Erythrocin
60ml
Rs 332.5
INDUS PHARMA
Erthromed
200mg
Rs 54.55 ceiling
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Erthromed
125mg
Rs 54.55 ceiling
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Erythrovel
500mg
Rs 98.02 ceiling
No DRAP alertsWell & Well Pharma Pvt.Ltd
Erythro
250mg
Rs 669.39 ceiling
No DRAP alertsUNEXO LABS (PVT) LTD.
Erythro
500mg
Rs 1,291.97 ceiling
No DRAP alertsUNEXO LABS (PVT) LTD.
Legion
500mg
Rs 82.49 ceiling
No DRAP alertsDANAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
Legion
250mg
Rs 42.83 ceiling
No DRAP alertsDANAS PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
For pharma professionalsCompany, market and opportunity intelligence
Company
444
brands
401
molecules
0
alerts