Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate For Suspension
NDC 71209-102
Product Information
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate is a ANDA-approved product labeled by Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited. Erythromycin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is supplied as a brown for suspension for oral administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 71209-102 and its associated package configuration. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.
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Product Details
What is NDC 71209-102?
What are the uses of this product?
What are Active Ingredients of this product?
- ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE 200 mg/5mL - A macrolide antibiotic, produced by Streptomyces erythreus. This compound is an ester of erythromycin base and succinic acid. It acts primarily as a bacteriostatic agent. In sensitive organisms, it inhibits protein synthesis by binding to 50S ribosomal subunits. This binding process inhibits peptidyl transferase activity and interferes with translocation of amino acids during translation and assembly of proteins.
Which are the associated UNII Codes?
The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:
- ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE (UNII: 1014KSJ86F)
- ERYTHROMYCIN (UNII: 63937KV33D) (Active Moiety)
Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?
The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:
- CARAMEL (UNII: T9D99G2B1R)
- SUCROSE (UNII: C151H8M554)
- POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)
- SODIUM CITRATE (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)
- XANTHAN GUM (UNII: TTV12P4NEE)
What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?
- RxCUI: 686400 - erythromycin ethylsuccinate 200 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 686400 - erythromycin ethylsuccinate 40 MG/ML Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 686400 - EES 40 MG/ML Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 686400 - erythromycin ethylsuccinate 200 MG per 5 ML Oral Suspension
- RxCUI: 686418 - erythromycin ethylsuccinate 400 MG in 5 mL Oral Suspension
Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?
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Patient Education
Erythromycin
Erythromycin is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as infections of the respiratory tract, including bronchitis, pneumonia, Legionnaires' disease (a type of lung infection), and pertussis (whooping cough; a serious infection that can cause severe coughing); diphtheria (a serious infection in the throat); sexually transmitted diseases (STD), including syphilis; and ear, intestine, gynecological, urinary tract, and skin infections. It also is used to prevent recurrent rheumatic fever. Erythromycin is in a class of medications called macrolide antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Antibiotics such as erythromycin will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
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Antibiotics
What are antibiotics?
Antibiotics are medicines that fight bacterial infections in people and animals. They work by killing the bacteria or by making it hard for the bacteria to grow and multiply.
Antibiotics can be taken in different ways:
- Orally (by mouth). This could be pills, capsules, or liquids.
- Topically. This might be a cream, spray, or ointment that you put on your skin. It could also be eye ointment, eye drops, or ear drops.
- Through an injection or intravenously (IV). This is usually for more serious infections.
What do antibiotics treat?
Antibiotics only treat certain bacterial infections, such as strep throat, urinary tract infections, and E. coli.
You may not need to take antibiotics for some bacterial infections. For example, you might not need them for many sinus infections or some ear infections. Taking antibiotics when they're not needed won't help you, and they can have side effects. Your health care provider can decide the best treatment for you when you're sick. Don't ask your provider to prescribe an antibiotic for you.
Do antibiotics treat viral infections?
Antibiotics do not work on viral infections. For example, you shouldn't take antibiotics for:
- Colds and runny noses, even if the mucus is thick, yellow, or green
- Most sore throats (except strep throat)
- Flu
- Most cases of bronchitis
What are the side effects of antibiotics?
The side effects of antibiotics range from minor to very severe. Some of the common side effects include:
More serious side effects can include:
- C. diff infections, which cause diarrhea that can lead to severe colon damage and sometimes even death
- Severe and life-threatening allergic reactions
- Antibiotic resistance infections
Call your health care provider if you develop any side effects while taking your antibiotic.
Why is it important to take antibiotics only when they're needed?
You should only take antibiotics when they are needed because they can cause side effects and can contribute to antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic resistance happens when the bacteria change and become able to resist the effects of an antibiotic. This means that the bacteria continue to grow.
How do I use antibiotics correctly?
When you take antibiotics, it is important that you take them responsibly:
- Always follow the directions carefully. Finish your medicine even if you feel better. If you stop taking them too soon, some bacteria may survive and re-infect you.
- Don't save your antibiotics for later.
- Don't share your antibiotic with others.
- Don't take antibiotics prescribed for someone else. This may delay the best treatment for you, make you even sicker, or cause side effects.
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