E.E.S.

Drug Name: E.E.S.

E.E.S. DESCRIPTION:
ERYTHROMYCIN ETHYLSUCCINATE - ORAL LIQUID (eh-rith-row-MY-sin ETH-ill-SUX-in-ate)

COMMON E.E.S. BRAND NAME(S):
E.E.S., Eryped

E.E.S. SIDE EFFECTS:
May cause stomach upset, diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, or stomach cramps the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop symptoms of jaundice as such: dark urine, clay-colored stools; yellowing of eyes or skin. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. Use of E.E.S. for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection) If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE E.E.S.:
E.E.S.: E.E.S. may be taken with food or milk if stomach upset occurs. Shake liquid well before using. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take E.E.S. until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

E.E.S. USES:
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

E.E.S. PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: liver disease/jaundice; any allergies. Caution is advised when E.E.S. is used in infants. Though very unlikely to happen, a stomach problem called IHPS has been noted. Contact your child's doctor immediately if the child has persistent vomiting or increased irritability. E.E.S. should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Small amounts of drug do appear in breast milk, so consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

E.E.S. DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of all the drugs you may use, (prescription and nonprescription) especially of the following: carbamazepine, cyclosporine, theophylline, certain benzodiazepines (e.g., midazolam, triazolam), warfarin, terfenadine, astemizole, felodipine (a calcium channel blocker), cisapride, birth control pills, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone), digoxin, pimozide, certain live vaccines, disopyramide, phenytoin, sparfloxacin (a quinolone antibiotic), other antibiotics; certain drugs used for high cholesterol (e.g., lovastatin). E.E.S. may interfere with the effectiveness of birth control pills. Discuss using other methods of birth control with your doctor. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

E.E.S. OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include stomach cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

E.E.S. NOTES:
E.E.S. has been prescribed for your current condition only. Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. A different medication may be necessary.

MISSED E.E.S. DOSE:
If you should miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose.

E.E.S. STORAGE:
Refrigerate. Do not freeze. Check the expiration date of your prescription and discard any unused portion after that date or after your doctor tells you to stop taking it.