SPL Set ID: 3de1e0b9-473b-44c0-a644-5fa14ad69a83
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Erythromycin is produced by a strain of Saccharopolyspora erythraea (formerly Streptomyces erythraeus ) and belongs to the macrolide group of antibiotics. It is basic and readily forms salts with acids. The base, the stearate salt, and the esters are poorly soluble in water. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is an ester of erythromycin suitable for oral administration. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate is known chemically as erythromycin 2'-(ethylsuccinate). The molecular formula is C 43 H 75 NO 16 and the molecular weight is 862.06. The structural formula is: The granules are intended for reconstitution with water. Each 5 mL teaspoonful of reconstituted palatable cherry-flavored suspension contains erythromycin ethylsuccinate equivalent to 200 mg of erythromycin. Granules are intended primarily for pediatric use but can also be used in adults. Inactive Ingredients: artificial cherry flavor, lactose anhydrous, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, povidone, simethicone, sodium citrate anhydrous, and sucrose. structure