Drug Catalog - Product Detail
ERYTHROMYCIN PLEDGETS (RX ERY PADS) PADS 0.02 60
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45802-0962-72 | PADAGIS | 60 | 2% | PAD |
PACKAGE FILES
Generic Name
ERYTHROMYCIN
Substance Name
ERYTHROMYCIN
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
TOPICAL
Application Number
ANDA064126
Description
DESCRIPTION Ery 2% Pads contain erythromycin, USP for topical dermatologic use. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced from a strain of Saccaropolyspora erythraea (formerly Streptomyces erythreus ). It is a base and readily forms salts with acids. Chemically, erythromycin is C 37 H 67 NO 13 . It has the following structural formula: The chemical name for erythromycin is (3 R *,4 S *,5 S *,6 R *,7 R *,9 R *,11 R *,12 R *,13 S *,14 R *)-4-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3- C -methyl-3- O -methyl-α-L- ribo -hexopyranosyl)oxy]-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D- xylo -hexopyranosyl]oxy] oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione. Erythromycin has the molecular weight of 733.94. It is a white or slightly yellow, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether. It is odorless or practically odorless. It has a pH range between 8.0 and 10.5 in a methanol and water solution prepared by diluting 1 volume of a methanol solution, containing 40 mg per mL, with 19 volumes of water. Each mL of expressible liquid contains 20 mg erythromycin in a base of dehydrated alcohol, propylene glycol and citric acid to adjust pH. Each pledget is filled to contain 0.8 mL of Erythromycin Topical Solution 2%. Chemical structure
How Supplied
HOW SUPPLIED Ery 2% Pads are available as follows: A plastic jar containing 60 pledgets (NDC 45802- 962 -72) Each pledget is filled to contain 0.8 mL of Erythromycin Topical Solution 2%.
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ery 2% Pads are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
Dosage and Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The Ery 2% Pads should be rubbed over the affected area twice a day (morning and evening) after skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. Additional pledgets may be used, if needed. Each pledget should be used once and discarded. Wash hands after application. Close jar tightly after each use. Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.