Erythromycin (topical)

Category: topical

Pharmacological Mechanism

Topical 2% erythromycin gel/solution for inflammatory acne. Same 50S ribosomal blockade as oral erythromycin but local action minimizes systemic exposure. Bacterial resistance (Cutibacterium acnes) limits monotherapy → usually combined with benzoyl peroxide.

Half-Life (t½)

TD: 12h

Dosing Guidelines

Target Organ Systems