Erythromycin (topical)
Erythromycin (topical), a topical compound. Topical 2% erythromycin gel/solution for inflammatory acne. Same 50S ribosomal blockade as… Transdermal half-life 12 h.
Topical 2% erythromycin gel/solution for inflammatory acne. Same 50S ribosomal blockade as oral erythromycin but local action minimizes systemic exposure. Bacterial resistance (Cutibacterium acnes) limits monotherapy → usually combined with benzoyl peroxide.