Erythromycin
What is erythromycin?
Erythromycin is used to treat an individual who:
- Has a confirmed case of chlamydia.
- Is a sexual partner of someone with chlamydia.
- Is suspected to have chlamydia.
Erythromycin is taken orally for one or two weeks.
What are special instructions for erythromycin?
- Do not have sex until both you and your partner have received and completed the treatment. This includes oral sex.
- Erythromycin may reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pill. A condom and spermicide should be used for the rest of the current package of birth control pills.
- Do not drink alcohol until you have completed the treatment.
- It is important to take all of the medication given to you, even if your symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication may cause the infection to return.
What are the possible side effects of erythromycin?
- abdominal pain and cramping
- nausea and vomiting
- diarrhea
This item was last modified on June 12, 2015