e-mycin

Frequently asked questions

What does E-Mycin treat?

E-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 E-Mycin work?

E-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 is E-Mycin rated?

pharmaranks gives E-Mycin a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does E-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 E-Mycin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell E-Mycin. To pay less, E-Mycin is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes E-Mycin?

E-Mycin is marketed by Arbor Pharms Inc. You can see Arbor Pharms Inc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

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

E-Mycin is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Erythromycin. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is E-Mycin available over the counter?

No. E-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 E-Mycin come in?

E-Mycin is currently marketed as tablet, delayed release, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is E-Mycin?

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

Is E-Mycin FDA-registered?

E-Mycin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA060272. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has E-Mycin been recalled by the FDA?

E-Mycin has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is E-Mycin safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives E-Mycin a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.