Who can take erythromycin
Most adults and children can take erythromycin. It can also be taken during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Who may not be able to take erythromycin
Erythromycin is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- ever had an allergic reaction to erythromycin or other antibiotics
- a rare, inherited blood disorder called porphyria
- liver or kidney problems
- had diarrhoea when you've taken antibiotics before
- fast, pounding or irregular heartbeats
- a sexually transmitted infection (STI) called syphilis, and you're pregnant – erythromycin alone may not be able to prevent your baby getting the infection
- a muscle-weakening condition called myasthenia gravis – erythromycin can make your symptoms worse
- low potassium or magnesium levels, or have been diagnosed with this in the past
- been trying to get pregnant, are pregnant or you're breastfeeding