Erythromycin : Oral Antibiotic

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Erythromycin Product Pictured:
Active Ingredient:
250 mg of Erythromycin Base.

Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose NF, povidone USP, FD&C Yellow #6 and other ingredients. The capsule shell contains gelatin NF, titanium dioxide USP, FD&C Yellow #6.

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January 4, 2012

Pros:

Used Eryacne for approx. 2 years, cleared me up within 3 weeks!
Amazing product, definitely worth a try, not too expensive

Cons:

Slightly drying, this being said... used it when I was young and didn't know about moisturiser, so just used this and the eryacne (erythromycin gel) but it worked like a charm!
You will grow resistant like I did... so am searching for something to work as good as this.

Loved it, before it wore off. It works fantastically though!
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June 14, 2009

Pros:

Cheap, easy to tolerate no obvious side effects.

Cons:

May lead to antibiotic resistance.

I have been taking Erythromycin 5oomg twice daily for four weeks it cleared my acne almost immediately. I am 48yrs and have suffered from acne particularly on my chin since I was a teenager. I have found that since I have grown older the red scarring does not fade as quickly. This drug has worked very well and I will ask my doctor if I can stay on it as long as possible. It is great not to wake up every morning and put my hand up to my face and not feel a new spot appear.
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December 1, 2014
The first thing that worked!
E-Mycin worked wonders for me. My Derm put me on 2x400mg doses a day before I started on the Iso and it has helped sooooo much. Derm has left me on it while starting Iso so I am hoping it will help with the IB too. I know long term antibiotics aren't for everyone, but these ones were a god sent for me and I will happily keep taking them to have clearer skin!
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October 25, 2006

Pros:

After 12 months of 2.5% BP, this 5% BP + Erythomycin combo gel cleared up my skin overnight! Also, product is often covered by your insurance!

Cons:

Be prepared for VERY dry skin. Also redness, itchiness, and flakeness. Use plenty of moisturizer!!!

I am 29 years old and have been struggeling with moderate acne for 3 years. I have been on the 2.5% BP regime for over about 1 year, and my doctor decided to prescribe me a Erythomycin + BP combo gel to speed up the healing process. The BP is 5% in this solution. My skin was clearing up slowly before with just BP, but now it is almost completely clear! This combo gel made an almost over-night impact on my skin! I recommend this product only for people who have been using BP for a while now, because this combo gel makes your skin VERY dry and itchy, so you need to prepare your skin for this treatment gradually. I still have the occasional zit, but nothing as inflammatory as before. I love this product and wish I would have known about it sooner! **Every morning and night, I wash my face with Neutrogena Acne Wash (Salicylic Acid), wait 5 min., apply the combo gel, wait 15 min., and apply Cetaphil Daily Moisturizer**
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June 12, 2007

Pros:

Works instantly!!!

Cons:

Stomach aches very annoying but not painful. Almost like hunger pains!!

The Tablet form, in prescription of Erythrocin is amazing!!! I have had acne since i was ten and it has ALWAYS had an affect pn me regarding socializing and going out etc.. I always felt that it was there and couldnt hide it!!! I have tried countless types of medication, creams, treatments and NONE have worked like this!!1 It is a miracle and i am being genuinely serious! I havent EVER seen tablets work so quick in my life.I took a trial of them for 4 days along with a retinol based topical cream and the difference in my skin was amazing!! One of my friends actually was shocked at the difference!! I am no starting a trial of them for a month and I cant wait to see the results... only problem is that once u go off them they tend to flare back up.. but that was my experience of taking them for a four day trial but they are anti biotics so they should keep clear for a good while!!! I know this whole thing sounds cheesy but it really is a miracle! NOTE:Price Below is in EURO!!!
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August 6, 2009

Pros:

CLEARS UP SKIN AMAZINGLY!!!!

Cons:

my face is oilier and some stomach discomfort

i was supposed to take one pill of erythromycin a day. i started taking it every night, but i felt horrible after taking it, almost as if i was going to throw up. so i decided to take half in the morning and half at night. it works amazingly! my acne it's been about one and a half weeks and my acne is almost gone! i can't remember my skin ever being this clear. not just on my face, but my bacne is going away too! sooooo happy
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January 5, 2009

Pros:

It works! After just 2.5 wks my acne (of 4 years) is starting to clear :)

Significantly fewer breakouts

Cons:

mild stomach discomfort (who cares? my skins clearing!!!)

YOU NEED TO BE PREPARED TO COMPLETE THE COURSE...DON'T QUIT AFTER 2 WEEKS..BE PATIENT! Apparently quitting is the number 1 reason oral antibiotics don't work...you won't see results straight away
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January 6, 2012

Pros:

REALLY WORKS
stops pimples from forming
dries up pimples and zits

Cons:

doesn't absorb well into skin
you can feel product on your skin
can't wear makeup on top of skin

My derm gave me zenyrit which is a topical erythromycin and zinc solution. this product works amazingly, the only downfall is that because it's an antibiotic the skin develops resistance to it and it will stop being as effective after 6 months of consecutive use. other than the resistance issue this really is an amazing product and works MUCH better than epiduo. When combined with benzyol peroxide this is a miracle cure...but again like many other things its only temporary
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December 28, 2011

Pros:

Easy to apply, dries quickly
Results within 1 week

Cons:

Strong alcohol smell
Antibiotic, so resistance may occur

After using the topical gel for a month, I still have breakouts, but they are much smaller and less painful. My face is by no means clear, but it looks about 50% clearer. This is a great product to try after you have tried everything OTC. Stick with it and you will see results. Still a little worried it will stop working eventually due to bacterial resistance.
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September 6, 2011

Pros:

Clearly made the size of my acne smaller and reduced the redness after two uses.

Cons:

None.

Really quick results and i'm showing no signs of side effects so I suppose its just in the person who is taking it as we are all different. Brilliant.
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