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Ilotycin vs. Tobrex

Erythromycin is an antibiotic that's used to treat a variety of infections caused by bacteria, including certain skin and respiratory infections. The dosage depends on the specific infection you're using it for. The most common side effects are related to the stomach, like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Erythromycin comes in two forms that are taken by mouth: oral tablets and an oral suspension.

• Respiratory infections (including upper respiratory tract infection and lower respiratory tract infection)
• Listeria infection
• Skin infections
• Pertussis (whooping cough)
• Diphtheria infection
• Intestinal amebiasis
• Sexually-transmitted infections, STIs (e.g., chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis)
• Legionnaires’ Disease
• Prevention of rheumatic fever

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Anorexia

• Liver damage
• Life-threatening changes in your heart rhythm (QT prolongation)
• Syphilis in infants
• Severe diarrhea
• Interactions with other medications
• Worsening of myasthenia gravis
• Intestinal blockage in babies

Tobramycin (Tobrex) is an antibiotic that's used to treat different types of bacterial eye infections. It can be used for people ages 2 months and older. Tobramycin (Tobrex) comes as an ophthalmic solution (eye drops) and eye ointment that are used multiple times per day. It's available in both brand-name and generic versions. The most common side effects include eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, and eye redness. Like with all antibiotics, you shouldn't stop treatment too early because your infection could come back or get harder to treat.

• Bacterial infections of the eye or eyelid

See Risks and Warnings.

• New infection
• Allergic reaction
• Avoid contact lenses
• Slower healing (for eye ointment only)
• Risk of contamination (spreading germs)