Erythromycin 250mg Tablets

What is Erythromycin?

Erythromycin is a prescription-only treatment that belongs to a group of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics.

Macrolide antibiotics work by killing bacteria responsible for causing and spreading infection and can be used to treat acute and chronic infections. 

Erythromycin is prescribed for a range of conditions, including chest infections like pneumonia, skin problems such as acne and rosacea, oral abscesses, and sexually transmitted diseases. 

You must have a prescription to buy Erythromycin tablets. 

What is Erythromycin used to treat?

Erythromycin 250mg tablets are typically prescribed to treat rosacea in people who are intolerant and unable to take other tetracycline antibiotics. 

When you use Erythromycin to treat acne or rosacea, it may take up to 2 months or longer before you start to see an improvement in your symptoms.

It is also prescribed for:

• Dental abscesses
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Chest infections
• Ear and skin infections in children
• Scarlet fever 

Why is Erythromycin a recommended treatment for rosacea?

Erythromycin 250mg has been found to be a safe and effective treatment for rosacea in people who are allergic to tetracyclines. 

How does Erythromycin treat rosacea?

Erythromycin works by killing and stopping the spread of bacteria responsible for causing infection. By preventing bacteria from spreading, erythromycin limits the surface area in which the bacteria can grow and spread, eventually killing the bacteria. 

Who can use Erythromycin?

Do not take Erythromycin if:

• You are allergic to erythromycin or any of the other ingredients contained in this medicine
• You are allergic to any other macrolide antibiotics
• You have unusually low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood
• You or anyone in your family has a history of heart rhythm disorders or electrocardiogram abnormality
• You have any liver problems or have been informed that any medicines you are using may cause liver problems
• You have suffered diarrhoea after using antibiotics in the past
• You have heart problems
• You have triglycerides in the blood
• You are taking any medicines that are known to cause disturbances to the heart rhythm

Speak to your doctor before using Erythromycin if you suffer from myasthenia gravis.

Can you buy Erythromycin 250mg tablets over the counter?

No, you cannot buy Erythromycin over the counter. It must be prescribed by a doctor.

Can you buy Erythromycin 250mg tablets online?

You can buy Erythromycin 250mg tablets to treat the symptoms of rosacea online at Medicine Direct. You will be required to complete an online consultation as this treatment is a prescription-only medicine, meaning it needs to be prescribed to you by a doctor. 

Do not order medicine online unless it is from a regulated pharmacy, like Medicine Direct.

Erythromycin alternatives

There are a number of prescription alternatives to Erythromycin, all of which treat rosacea in different ways.

Other commonly prescribed rosacea treatments include:

• Soolanta cream helps to treat the redness and swelling caused by rosacea
• Rozex gel contains the powerful antibiotic Metronidazole, used to treat rosacea
• Mirvaso gel is specifically used in the treatment of facial erythema of rosacea
• Finacea gel contains Azelaic Acid and is highly effective at treating both acne and rosacea