Best Macrolide for acne vulgaris
6 Macrolide drugs indicated for acne vulgaris, ranked by our independent rating. The current highest-rated is erythromycin ethylsuccinate. Compare them with all treatments for acne vulgaris or the full Macrolide class. Not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Top macrolide for acne vulgaris: 1. Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate · 2. Erythrocin · 3. Erythromycin Lactobionate
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Typical price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate | 70/100 | Prescription | — | View → |
| 2 | Erythrocin | 54/100 | Prescription | — | View → |
| 3 | Erythromycin Lactobionate |
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Frequently asked
- What is the best macrolide for acne vulgaris?
- By our independent rating, erythromycin ethylsuccinate currently ranks highest among Macrolide drugs used for acne vulgaris. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data — always consult a professional.
- Which macrolide drugs treat acne vulgaris?
- pharmaranks lists 6 Macrolide products indicated for acne vulgaris, per FDA drug-label data — each independently rated and ranked above.
- How are these ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.