Alternatives to erythromycin
2 same-class SPL records vs erythromycin - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: E-Mycin, Ery-Tab
About erythromycin
Erythromycin Topical Solution is a medicine that you put on your skin to treat acne. It contains an antibiotic to help clear up your skin.
Used for: Erythromycin Topical Solution treats acne vulgaris. This medicine helps to reduce acne on your face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back. It works by fighting the bacteria that cause acne.
2 Macrolide Antibiotic peers (wide set)
azithromycin
RxZithromax, Z-Pack
Azithromycin treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. In adults, it can treat bronchitis, sinus infections, skin infections, urethritis, cervicitis, and genital ulcers. In children over 6 months old, it can treat ear infections and pneumonia. It can also treat pharyngitis/tonsillitis in children 2 years and older.
clarithromycin
RxBiaxin
Clarithromycin treats mild to moderate infections caused by certain bacteria. It can treat bronchitis, sinus infections, pneumonia, and throat/tonsil infections. It also treats skin infections, ear infections in children, certain mycobacterial infections, and H. pylori infections that cause ulcers.
erythromycin vs azithromycin & clarithromycin · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Drug Hypersensitivity" shows the widest count spread between erythromycin and azithromycin, clarithromycin in this extract (4,088-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | erythromycin | azithromycin | clarithromycin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug Hypersensitivity | 4,088 | - | - |
| Nausea | 1,271 | 2,232 | 2,214 |
| Vomiting | 1,121 | 1,373 | 1,476 |
| Diarrhoea | 1,069 | 1,826 | 1,937 |
| Dyspnoea | 1,023 | 3,059 | 1,959 |
| Fatigue | 1,012 | 1,754 | 1,146 |
| Rash | 1,007 | 1,173 | 1,250 |
| Headache | 866 | 1,657 | 1,518 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
erythromycin peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 2 Rx SPL records in this peer set (2 total). Class inventory for Macrolide Antibiotic: 3 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside erythromycin? ▼
Reading a wide Macrolide Antibiotic peer set (2 records)
erythromycin (E-Mycin, Ery-Tab) sits in a wide Macrolide Antibiotic peer set (2 of 2 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for erythromycin: Erythromycin Topical Solution treats acne vulgaris.
Top FAERS reaction fields for erythromycin total 13,013 reports across 10 reactions, set beside azithromycin, clarithromycin. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for erythromycin: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading E-Mycin SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.