Erythromycin

Common brands: Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate, Ery-Tab, Ery, Pain Relief, Goodnow Pain Relief

Top reporter: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Ny Llc

Macrolide Antimicrobial [EPC]Macrolide [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]
18,451
Total Reports
5,903
Serious Reports
1,640
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.89%)

Patient Demographics

Male
4,922
Female
11,538

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Erythromycin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 4,101
15.8%
2 NAUSEA 1,290
5.0%
3 VOMITING 1,134
4.4%
4 DIARRHOEA 1,083
4.2%
5 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,069
4.1%
6 DYSPNOEA 1,048
4.0%
7 FATIGUE 1,039
4.0%
8 RASH 1,018
3.9%
9 OFF LABEL USE 936
3.6%
10 HEADACHE 877
3.4%
11 DIZZINESS 790
3.0%
12 PAIN 789
3.0%
13 PYREXIA 703
2.7%
14 MALAISE 698
2.7%
15 HYPERSENSITIVITY 687
2.6%
16 PNEUMONIA 662
2.5%
17 ARTHRALGIA 657
2.5%
18 PRURITUS 639
2.5%
19 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 629
2.4%
20 DRUG INTERACTION 622
2.4%
21 ANXIETY 605
2.3%
22 ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER 585
2.2%
23 URTICARIA 562
2.2%
24 ABDOMINAL PAIN 559
2.1%
25 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 558
2.1%
26 ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT 551
2.1%
27 ASTHENIA 544
2.1%
28 INFECTION 536
2.1%
29 WEIGHT DECREASED 534
2.1%
30 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 525
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.