Akne-mycin Ointment
Generic name:erythromycin
Dosage form: ointment
Drug classes:Topical acne agents, Topical antibiotics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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2% TOPICAL OINTMENT
FOR ACNE
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
The Akne-Mycin brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Akne-mycin Ointment Description
Akne-mycin (erythromycin) topical ointment contains erythromycin which is produced from a strain of Streptomyces erythraeus. Each gram of Akne-mycin topical ointment contains 20 mg of erythromycin base in a vehicle consisting of mineral oil, petrolatum, paraffin, talc, titanium dioxide, trilaureth 4 phosphate, oleyl oleate, tricetareth 4 phosphate, cetostearyl alcohol and sorbitol. Akne-mycin marketed in the United States is not of the same composition as Akne-mycin marketed in Europe.
Akne-mycin Ointment - Clinical Pharmacology
Although the mechanism by which Akne-mycin acts in reducing the inflammatory lesions of acne vulgaris is unknown, it is presumably due to the antibiotic action of the drug.
Indications and Usage for Akne-mycin Ointment
Akne-mycin is indicated for topical control of acne vulgaris.
Contraindications
Akne-mycin is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to erythromycin or to any of the other listed ingredients.
Warnings
The safe use of Akne-mycin during pregnancy or lactation has not been established.
Precautions
Akne-mycin is for topical use only and should be kept out of the eyes, nose and mouth.
The use of antibiotic agents may be associated with the overgrowth of antibiotic resistant organisms. If this occurs, administration of the drug ...
