Pediazole
Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole) is used to treat ear infections in children and babies 2 months or older. It's available as a liquid medication that can sometimes cause nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain. This medication is no longer available because it's been discontinued.
What is Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole)?
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Common questions about Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole)
Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole) is a combination of two different medications. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic, while sulfisoxazole is a sulfonamide (or sulfa) antibiotic. Both medications work together to kill bacteria that cause ear infections.
No. Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole) is no longer available as a brand or generic medication in the United States.
It's unknown why Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole) was discontinued. It's possible that the manufacturers stopped making the medication because it was no longer needed. According to the FDA, Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole) wasn't discontinued because it was unsafe or didn't work well.
If you used Pediazole (erythromycin / sulfisoxazole) in the past to treat an ear infection, discuss other available treatment options with your healthcare provider. Depending on the nature of the infection, you or your child's provider will help guide you to a medication that's safe to use.
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