Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Infants prescribed systemic erythromycin had increased risk of IHPS, with the highest risk in the first 2 weeks of age (relative risk = 10
Aug 15, 2013 · Ilotycin is an antibiotic ointment is routinely put in the eyes of all newborns to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis (pink eye)
signs of eye infection --pain, swelling, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage, eyes more sensitive to light
It’s important that your baby gets this eye ointment: If she doesn’t, and you have gonorrhea or chlamydia, there’s a 30 to 50
Breastfeeding
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
Ilotycin may cause serious side effects including: new or worsening eye symptoms (pain, swelling, thick discharge or pus ), rash, itching, swelling of the face
a seizure; hearing problems (rare); pancreatitis --severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting; or
Erythromycin ophthalmic may cause serious side effects
You could have more side effects
Erythromycin for bacterial infections
The small amounts in milk are unlikely to cause adverse effects in the infant
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
For patients using the pledget (swab), topical gel, or topical liquid form of erythromycin: These forms contain alcohol and are flammable
How is this drug best Serious side effects; Other side effects; Professional info; Applies to erythromycin topical: topical gel/jelly, topical pad, topical powder, topical solution
Call your doctor at once if you have: severe burning, stinging, or redness; oozing or other signs of skin infection; worsening of your skin condition; or
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It may also be used to prevent certain bacterial infections
The most common side effects are related to the stomach, like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
per dose 500 mg) for 7 days, alternatively 20–30 mg/kg twice daily (max
500 mg 4 times a day for 7 days, alternatively 1 g twice daily for 7 days
The importance of the drug to
a single dose of 50,000 units for term infants or 20,000 units for infants of low birth weight