Ery Erythromycin 20 mg/mL Swab, 60 applicators — NDC 72162-1443-6 (Billing 72162-1443-06)
This is a package of 60 applicators of Ery Erythromycin 20 mg/mL Swab from Bryant Ranch Prepack, marketed since Jul 2008 and currently FDA-listed. It is this product's only package size.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 72162-1443-6 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 72162 labeler · 1443 product · 6 package
- Package marketed since
- Dec 24, 2024
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Billing quantity
- 60 EA per package
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 7216214436 7
- FDA record last changed
- Jul 24, 2026
Other active recalls for Erythromycin (different manufacturers) — 2 · tap to view
Identity & classification
Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package
Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification
- GSN (GCN sequence number): 007679
- GCN: 31760
- HICL (First Databank): 008712
- AHFS class code: 08:12.12.04
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 797452
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- RxNorm (NLM RxNav) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- Medi-Span GPI (licensed)
- First Databank (licensed) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Macrolide class.
Where does this data come from?
- RxClass (NLM) · catalog refreshed Oct 1, 2026
Clinical
- It’s an antibiotic for infections caused by susceptible bacteria. By mouth, it’s used for mild to moderate upper respiratory tract infections. The IV form covers additional infecti...
- It depends on the product. Ery-tab delayed-release tablets can be taken with or without meals, but work best on an empty stomach. Erythromycin ethylsuccinate tablets and suspension...
- Stomach upset is the most common. That includes nausea, vomiting, belly pain, diarrhea and loss of appetite. These tend to be more likely at higher doses. Call your doctor if they...
- Call for severe or lasting diarrhea, hives or swelling, a severe skin rash, a racing or irregular heartbeat, fainting, yellow skin or eyes, or hearing changes. These can signal ser...
Patient education
Supplement & herbal interactions
Some supplements/herbs that may interact with Erythromycin — tap one for details:
Erythromycin may be associated with lower levels of 7 nutrients — worth a chat with your pharmacist, not a cause for alarm.
Where does this data come from?
- MedlinePlus (NLM) · refreshed Oct 1, 2026
- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
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Pricing
A drug doesn't have one price. Each row is a different public payment system, and none is what you'd pay at the counter — that depends on your insurance. The ⓘ on each row explains what it measures.
| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · Q2 2026 | $1.19 | $71.15 / 60 applicators |
Where does this data come from?
- CMS NADAC weekly file
- CMS ASP pricing files · refreshed Sep 20, 2026
- CMS Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data · refreshed Oct 4, 2026
- CMS Part D plan pricing files · refreshed Sep 24, 2026
- VA National Acquisition Center price file
Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Marketing end | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72162-1443-06 You're viewing this Main listing | 60 APPLICATOR in 1 JAR / .8 mL in 1 APPLICATOR | 2024-12-24 | — | Active |
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ery 20 mg/mL 45802-0962-72 | Padagis | 60 applicators | $1.235 | AT | Availability likely | — |
| Ery 20 mg/mL 63629-8648-01 | Bryant | 60 applicators | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Ery 20 mg/mLthis 72162-1443-06 | Bryant | 60 applicators | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- CMS NADAC weekly file
Availability & generic status
This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.
Where does this data come from?
- FDA Orange Book · refreshed Oct 3, 2026
Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
Inactive ingredients, also called excipients, are components of the drug product other than the active ingredient. They may include fillers, dyes, coatings, preservatives, flavors, or other formulation ingredients.
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UNII 3K9958V90M
A liquid solvent derived from fermentation or chemical synthesis. In medicines, alcohol dissolves active ingredients, helps preserve the product, and improves how the body absorbs certain drugs.
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UNII 2968PHW8QP
A weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits or made through fermentation. It works as a buffer to control pH, a preservative to extend shelf life, and a flavoring agent in medications.
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UNII 6DC9Q167V3
Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
3 inactive ingredients listed in the exact product block matched to this NDC.
Where does this data come from?
ingredient classCode="IACT" elements from the exact product block matched by this NDC. Label-section narrative from DailyMed / the openFDA label index is shown separately when available.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
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Manufacturer & labeler
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- levothyroxine sodium 25 ug Tablet NDC 72162-1458-0
Where does this data come from?
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
- Drugs@FDA
Full prescribing information FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ery 2% Pads are indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The Ery 2% Pads should be rubbed over the affected area twice a day (morning and evening) after skin is thoroughly washed with warm water and soap and patted dry. Acne lesions on the face, neck, shoulders, chest, and back may be treated in this manner. Additional pledgets may be used, if needed.
Each pledget should be used once and discarded. Wash hands after application. Close jar tightly after each use.
Drying and peeling may be controlled by reducing the frequency of applications.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Ery 2% Pads are contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
WARNINGS Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial agents, including erythromycin, and may range in severity from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia.
Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is one primary cause of “antibiotic-associated colitis”. After the diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis has been established, therapeutic measures should be initiated. Mild cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to drug discontinuation alone.
In moderate to severe cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation and treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against C. difficile colitis.
🤒 Adverse Reactions ▾
ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions have been reported occasionally: peeling, dryness, itching, erythema, and oiliness. Irritation of the eyes and tenderness of the skin have also been reported with topical use of erythromycin. Generalized urticarial reactions, possibly related to the use of erythromycin, which required systemic steroid therapy have been reported.
🤰 Pregnancy ▾
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B - There was no evidence of teratogenicity or any other adverse effect on reproduction in female rats fed erythromycin base (up to 0.25% diet) prior to and during mating, during gestation and through weaning of two successive litters. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Erythromycin has been reported to cross the placental barrier in humans, but fetal plasma levels are generally low.
🧒 Pediatric Use ▾
Pediatric Use - Safety and effectiveness of this product in pediatric patients have not been established.
🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ▾
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY The exact mechanism by which erythromycin reduces lesions of acne vulgaris is not fully known; however, the effect appears to be due in part to the antibacterial activity of the drug. MICROBIOLOGY Erythromycin acts by inhibition of protein synthesis in susceptible organisms by reversibly binding to 50S ribosomal subunits, thereby inhibiting translocation of aminoacyl transfer-RNA and inhibiting polypeptide synthesis. Antagonism has been demonstrated in vitro between erythromycin, lincomycin, chloramphenicol, and clindamycin.
📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ▾
HOW SUPPLIED Ery 2% Pads are available as follows: A plastic jar containing 60 pledgets (NDC 72162-1443-6) Each pledget is filled to contain 0.8 mL of Erythromycin Topical Solution 2%. Repackaged/Relabeled by: Bryant Ranch Prepack, Inc. Burbank, CA 91504
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Keep jar tightly closed. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Ery 2% Pads contain erythromycin, USP for topical dermatologic use. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic produced from a strain of Saccaropolyspora erythraea (formerly Streptomyces erythreus ). It is a base and readily forms salts with acids.
Chemically, erythromycin is C 37 H 67 NO 13 . It has the following structural formula: The chemical name for erythromycin is (3 R *,4 S *,5 S *,6 R *,7 R *,9 R *,11 R *,12 R *,13 S *,14 R *)-4-[(2,6-Dideoxy-3- C -methyl-3- O -methyl-α-L- ribo -hexopyranosyl)oxy]-14-ethyl-7,12,13-trihydroxy-3,5,7,9,11,13-hexamethyl-6-[[3,4,6-trideoxy-3-(dimethylamino)-β-D- xylo -hexopyranosyl]oxy] oxacyclotetradecane-2,10-dione. Erythromycin has the molecular weight of 733.94.
It is a white or slightly yellow, crystalline powder, slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, in chloroform, and in ether. It is odorless or practically odorless. It has a pH range between 8.0 and 10.5 in a methanol and water solution prepared by diluting 1 volume of a methanol solution, containing 40 mg per mL, with 19 volumes of water.
Each mL of expressible liquid contains 20 mg erythromycin in a base of dehydrated alcohol, propylene glycol and citric acid to adjust pH. Each pledget is filled to contain 0.8 mL of Erythromycin Topical Solution 2%.
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information for Patients - Patients using Ery 2% Pads should receive the following information and instructions: 1. This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only.
Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and all mucous membranes. 2. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed.
3. Patients should not use any other topical acne medication unless otherwise directed by their physician. 4.
Patients should report to their physician any signs of local adverse reactions.
⚠️ Precautions ▾
PRECAUTIONS General - For topical use only; not for ophthalmic use. Concomitant topical acne therapy should be used with caution because a possible cumulative irritancy effect may occur, especially with the use of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents. The use of antibiotic agents may be associated with the overgrowth of antibiotic-resistant organisms.
If this occurs, discontinue use and take appropriate measures. Avoid contact with eyes and all mucous membranes. Information for Patients - Patients using Ery 2% Pads should receive the following information and instructions: 1.
This medication is to be used as directed by the physician. It is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth, and all mucous membranes.
2. This medication should not be used for any disorder other than that for which it was prescribed. 3.
Patients should not use any other topical acne medication unless otherwise directed by their physician. 4. Patients should report to their physician any signs of local adverse reactions.
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - No animal studies have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic and mutagenic potential or effects on fertility of topical erythromycin. However, long-term (2-year) oral studies in rats with erythromycin ethylsuccinate and erythromycin base did not provide evidence of tumorigenicity. There was no apparent effect on male or female fertility in rats fed erythromycin (base) at levels up to 0.25% of diet.
Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category B - There was no evidence of teratogenicity or any other adverse effect on reproduction in female rats fed erythromycin base (up to 0.25% diet) prior to and during mating, during gestation and through weaning of two successive litters. There are, however, no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Because animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, this drug should be used in pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Erythromycin has been reported to cross the placental barrier in humans, but fetal plasma levels are generally low. Nursing Women - It is not known whether erythromycin is excreted in human milk after topical application. However, erythromycin is excreted in human milk following oral and parenteral erythromycin administration.
Therefore, caution should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use - Safety and effectiveness of this product in pediatric patients have not been established.
🍼 Nursing Mothers ▾
Nursing Women - It is not known whether erythromycin is excreted in human milk after topical application. However, erythromycin is excreted in human milk following oral and parenteral erythromycin administration. Therefore, caution should be exercised when erythromycin is administered to a nursing woman.
📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility ▾
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility - No animal studies have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic and mutagenic potential or effects on fertility of topical erythromycin. However, long-term (2-year) oral studies in rats with erythromycin ethylsuccinate and erythromycin base did not provide evidence of tumorigenicity. There was no apparent effect on male or female fertility in rats fed erythromycin (base) at levels up to 0.25% of diet.
📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel ▾
Erythromycin 2% Pads Label
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