Erythromycin is an oral antibiotic commonly prescribed for the treatment of rosacea. It is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as bronchitis, pneumonia and skin infections. It may help reduce the symptoms of rosacea, such as redness, pimples and eye inflamation. Remember that many people with mild rosacea will use antibiotic creams. Moderate or severe symptoms usually require oral antibiotics, followed by topical creams such as MetroCream.
Common side effects of oral antibiotics include:
- nausea or vomiting
- diarrhea
- allergic reaction
- yeast infections (eating live yogurt may help counter-act this side-effect