erythromycin
4 synonyms for erythromycin, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A broad-spectrum antibiotic, similar in effect to penicillin, used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Erythrocin
Ethril
Pediamycin
Ilosone
How to use erythromycin
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
prescribed erythromycin
a course of erythromycin
erythromycin cream
allergic to erythromycin
Erythromycin is a medical and pharmacological term, used in clinical rather than casual speech.
Etymology
Erythromycin takes its name from the bacterium Streptomyces erythreus, combined with the ending -mycin, which marks an antibiotic derived from a Streptomyces strain.
Full origin of erythromycin →Frequently asked questions
What is erythromycin used for?
It is used to treat a range of bacterial infections, acting in a similar way to penicillin.
Is erythromycin the same as penicillin?
No, it is a different type of antibiotic, but it is used for similar purposes and against similar bacteria.
How is erythromycin taken?
It can be taken orally or applied topically, depending on the type of infection being treated.
