Erythrocin Stearate Oral and Oxsoralen-Ultra

• Generic Name: erythromycin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  EES. Granules, EES-400 Filmtab, EryPed 200, EryPed 400, Ery-Tab, Erythrocin Lactobionate, Erythrocin Stearate Filmtab, PCE Dispertab, E. E. S, EryPed, Erythrocin, Erythromycin Filmtabs, Erythromycin Lactobionate - IV

Erythromycin is used to prevent and treat infections in many different parts of the body, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, diphtheria, intestinal amebiasis, acute pelvic inflammatory disease, Legionnaire's disease, pertussis, and syphilis. This medicine is also used to prevent recurrent attacks of rheumatic fever in patients who have had an allergic reaction to penicillin or sulfa drugs.

Erythromycin belongs to the class of medicines known as macrolide antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: methoxsalen
• Dosage Forms: capsule, liquid filled
• Other Brand Names:

  8-Mop, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Uvadex

Oxsoralen-Ultra works by enhancing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet light A (UVA).

Oxsoralen-Ultra is used in combination with UVA light therapy to treat severe psoriasis.

Oxsoralen-Ultra can cause harmful effects on your vision and on your skin (premature aging or skin cancer). Oxsoralen-Ultra is used only for severe psoriasis that has not improved with other treatments. You must remain under the care of a doctor while taking this medicine.

Oxsoralen-Ultra may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.