Overall rating
3.6
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Ranked #15
Physician ratings
  • Efficacy: effective for its intended use
  • Safety: safe to use in humans
  • Tolerability: low drug side effects
  • Accessibility: insurance/payer coverage, cost, affordability,formulary coverage, availability in your hospital or practice setting
  • Adherence: patient compliance with treatment
Efficacy
3.5/5
Safety
3.7/5
Tolerability
3.6/5
Accessibility
3.7/5
Adherence
3.6/5

Sermo AI Overview

  • E.E.S. is recognized as an effective treatment option for various conditions, particularly for patients with penicillin allergies, receiving positive ratings for safety and efficacy among healthcare professionals. However, issues with tolerability and gastrointestinal side effects are common.
  • Patient adherence to E.E.S. can be inconsistent, with reports of variability in compliance especially noted by specialists such as anesthesiologists and pediatricians. This variability may significantly impact treatment outcomes across different conditions.
  • E.E.S. demonstrates mixed results regarding efficacy across specialties. While it is effective for some infections, such as chlamydia and pelvic inflammatory disease, its perceived effectiveness for conditions like methicillin-resistant S. aureus and listeriosis is notably weak.
  • Concerns about the accessibility of E.E.S. in certain regions reflect potential gaps in availability, affecting its overall usability among healthcare providers and contributing to its variability in usage.
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Description

E.e.s. is a brand of erythromycin available as erythromycin ethylsuccinate, a macrolide antibiotic. It is formulated for oral administration with options including granules for reconstitution and fruit-flavored suspensions, available in 200 mg and 400 mg per 5-mL dosage, as well as 400 mg film-coated tablets. These formulations are intended primarily for pediatric use, but also suitable for adults and older children.

Source: This information is sourced from FDA and powered by AI

Dosage & Administration

How should I use this medication?

Take this medication by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or dropper to measure each dose. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one. Household spoons are not accurate. You can take it with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take your medication more often than directed. Take all of your medication as directed even if you think you are better. Do not skip doses or stop your medication early. Do not stop taking except on your care team's advice.

Talk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Follow the directions for storage that are provided by the pharmacist.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Side Effects

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

  • Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
  • Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
  • Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
  • Redness, blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth
  • Severe diarrhea, fever
  • Unusual vaginal discharge, itching, or odor

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

  • Diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Nausea

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings & Precautions

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

  • Diabetes
  • Liver disease
  • Myasthenia gravis
  • An unusual or allergic reaction to erythromycin, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
  • Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
  • Breast-feeding

What may interact with this medication?

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

  • Astemizole
  • Certain medications for cholesterol like atorvastatin, cerivastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin
  • Certain medications for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
  • Certain medications for irregular heart beat like amiodarone, disopyramide, dronedarone, flecainide, procainamide, propafenone, quinidine
  • Certain medications for mental health conditions like mesoridazine, pimozide, thioridazine
  • Chloroquine
  • Cisapride
  • Droperidol
  • Eplerenone
  • Ergot alkaloids like ergotamine and dihydroergotamine
  • Methadone
  • Other antibiotics like grepafloxacin or sparfloxacin
  • Red yeast rice
  • Sirolimus
  • Terfenadine
  • Vinblastine

This medication may also interact with the following:

  • Alfentanil
  • Bromocriptine
  • Carbamazepine
  • Certain medications for anxiety or sleep
  • Certain medications that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin
  • Cyclosporine
  • Digoxin
  • Dofetilide
  • Estrogen or progestin hormones
  • Other medications that cause heart rhythm changes
  • Phenytoin
  • Theophylline
  • Valproate
  • Ziprasidone

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Do not treat diarrhea with over the counter products. Contact your care team if you have diarrhea that lasts more than 2 days or if it is severe and watery.

Source: This information is sourced from Elsevier Inc.

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