What is erythromycin (Ilotycin)?
Ophthalmic erythromycin is a prescription medication used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. It is also sometimes used to prevent eye infections in newborn babies. It is administered as an ointment directly to the eye. Erythromycin is an antibiotic medication. It is only effective against bacterial infections. It is ineffective as a treatment for viral or fungal infections or infections caused by any other pathogen.
Erythromycin is available as a generic medication or under various brand names. This medication is only available via prescription. This means a written prescription from a licensed health care provider is required before purchase.