Best treatments for erythrasma
6 products may treat erythrasma, spanning FDA drug classes such as macrolide, macrolide antimicrobial. The current highest-rated option is erythromycin ethylsuccinate. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 6 drugs we list for erythrasma, none are yet flagged as generics in our price data, spanning classes such as macrolide, macrolide antimicrobial. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for erythrasma — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for erythrasma: 1. Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate · 2. Erythrocin · 3. E.E.S.
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Suspension | Macrolide | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 60/100 | Prescription | Injectable | Macrolide | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Macrolide | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Tablet | Macrolide | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Suspension | Macrolide | No data | — | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Injectable | Macrolide | No data | — | View → |
Full ranking · 6 treatments
erythromycin ethylsuccinate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate is a macrolide used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Campylobacter Infections, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infections.
erythrocin
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Erythrocin (Erythromycin Lactobionate) is a macrolide used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Campylobacter Infections, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infections.
e.e.s.
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
E.E.S. (Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate) is a macrolide used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Campylobacter Infections, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infections.
e.e.s. 400
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
E.E.S. 400 (Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate) is a macrolide used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Campylobacter Infections, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infections.
eryped
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Eryped (Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate) is a macrolide used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Campylobacter Infections, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infections.
erythromycin lactobionate
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Erythromycin Lactobionate is a macrolide used to treat Acne Vulgaris, Campylobacter Infections, Chancroid, Chlamydia Infections.
Frequently asked
- What treats erythrasma?
- Our catalog lists 6 products that may treat erythrasma, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is erythromycin ethylsuccinate.
- What is the best-rated treatment for erythrasma?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — erythromycin ethylsuccinate ranks highest among the products we list for erythrasma. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments 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.
- What types of drugs treat erythrasma?
- Treatments for erythrasma span FDA drug classes including macrolide, macrolide antimicrobial. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.