pce

Frequently asked questions

What does Pce treat?

Pce (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 Pce work?

Pce 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 Pce rated?

pharmaranks gives Pce 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 Pce 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 Pce?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Pce. 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 Pce?

Pce is marketed by Azurity. You can see Azurity's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Pce a brand-name or generic drug?

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

Is Pce available over the counter?

No. Pce 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 Pce come in?

Pce is currently marketed as tablet and coated particles, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Pce?

Pce is classified as macrolide, macrolide antimicrobial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Pce FDA-registered?

Pce is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050611. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Pce been recalled by the FDA?

Pce 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 Pce safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Pce 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.