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| Pronunciation |
 (er
ith roe MYE sin TOP i
kal) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Akne-Mycin® Topical; A/T/S® Topical; Del-Mycin® Topical; Emgel™ Topical; Eryderm® Topical; Erygel® Topical; Erymax® Topical; E-Solve-2® Topical; ETS-2%® Topical; Ilotycin® Ophthalmic; Staticin® Topical; T-Stat® Topical |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Ophthalmic; Antibiotic, Topical; Topical Skin Product; Topical Skin Product, Acne |
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| Use |
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Topical treatment of acne vulgaris |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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B |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Dermatologic: Erythema, desquamation, dryness, pruritus |
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| Stability |
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Must be stored in a cool place such as a refrigerator following reconstitution |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Neonates: Ophthalmic: Prophylaxis of neonatal gonococcal or chlamydial conjunctivitis: 0.5-1 cm ribbon of ointment should be instilled into each conjunctival sac Children and Adults: Ophthalmic: Instill one or more times daily depending on the severity of the infection Topical: Apply 2% solution over the affected area twice daily after the skin has been thoroughly washed and patted dry |
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| Administration |
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Avoid contact of tip of ophthalmic ointment tube with affected eye |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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Contains benzoyl peroxide which may bleach or stain clothing |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Contains benzoyl peroxide which may bleach or stain clothing |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Gel: 2% (30 g, 60 g) Gel (A/T/S®, Emgel™, Erygel®): 2% (27 g, 30 g, 60 g) Ointment: Ophthalmic: 0.5% [5 mg/g] (3.5 g) Ilotycin®: 0.5% [5 mg/g] (3.5 g) Topical (Akne-Mycin®): 2% (25 g) Solution, topical: Staticin®: 1.5% (60 mL) Akne-Mycin®, A/T/S®, Del-Mycin®, EryDerm®, ETS-2%®, Romycin®, Theramycin Z®, T-Stat®: 2% (60 mL, 66 mL, 120 mL) Pad (T-Stat®): 2% (60s) Pledgets: 2% (60s) Swab: 2% (60s) |
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