akne-mycin

Frequently asked questions

What does Akne-Mycin treat?

Akne-Mycin (Erythromycin) may be used to treat acne vulgaris, campylobacter infections, chancroid, chlamydia infections, erythrasma, gastroenteritis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Akne-Mycin work?

Akne-Mycin is a macrolide. Macrolide antibiotics latch onto the bacterial ribosome's 50S subunit, the cell's protein-building machine, and block the growing protein chain from being assembled. Without the proteins they need, the bacteria stop multiplying, which lets the immune system clear the infection.

How much does Akne-Mycin cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.88 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Akne-Mycin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Akne-Mycin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Akne-Mycin?

Akne-Mycin is marketed by Bausch. You can see Bausch's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Akne-Mycin a brand-name or generic drug?

Akne-Mycin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Erythromycin. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Erythromycin are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Akne-Mycin available over the counter?

No. Akne-Mycin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Akne-Mycin come in?

Akne-Mycin is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Akne-Mycin?

Akne-Mycin is classified as macrolide, macrolide antimicrobial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Akne-Mycin FDA-registered?

Akne-Mycin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050584. You can verify this on its official FDA label.