PCE (Oral)
Generic name:erythromycin (oral route) [ e-rith-roe-MYE-sin ]
Drug class:Macrolides
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 4, 2022.
Erythromycin estolate is contraindicated in patients with preexisting liver disease. Hepatic dysfunction with or without jaundice has occurred, mainly in adults. It may be accompanied by malaise, nausea, vomiting, abdominal colic, fever, and in some instances, severe abdominal pain may lead to an abdominal surgical emergency. Discontinue erythromycin promptly if the above findings occur .
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- E.E.S. 200
- E.E.S. 400
- E.E.S. Granules
- Eryc
- Eryped
- Eryped 200
- Eryped 400
- Ery-Tab
- Erythrocin
- Erythrocin Stearate
- Ilosone
- PCE
- PCE Dispertab
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Delayed Release
- Tablet
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
- Tablet, Delayed Release
- Powder for Suspension
Therapeutic Class: Antibiotic
Chemical Class: Macrolide
Uses for PCE
Erythromycin is used to prevent and treat infections in many different parts of the body, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, diphtheria, intestinal amebiasis, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, Legionnaire's disease, pertussis, and syphilis. This medicine is also used to prevent recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever in patients who have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or sulfa drugs.
Erythromycin belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using PCE
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of erythromycin in children.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of erythromycin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have erythromycin-induced hearing loss, heart rhythm problems, and bleeding problems.
Breastfeeding
Studies in women suggest that this medication poses minimal risk to the infant when used during breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other preca..
