Erythromycin 20 mg/g Gel — NDC 72162-1444-6 (Billing 72162-1444-06)
This is a package of Erythromycin 20 mg/g Gel from Bryant Ranch Prepack, marketed since Jun 2008 and currently FDA-listed.
NDC database record
One package, one record: these facts belong to NDC 72162-1444-6 alone.
- Record
- FDA NDC Directory package listing · Human prescription drug
- Code segments
- 72162 labeler · 1444 product · 6 package
- Package marketed since
- Aug 16, 2023
- Sample package
- No — commercial package
- Listing certified through
- Dec 31, 2026
- Barcode (UPC-A, from the NDC)
- 3 7216214446 6
- 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): 007680
- GCN: 31710
- HICL (First Databank): 008712
- AHFS class code: 08:12.12.04
- RxCUI (RxNorm): 310152
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 g | 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 | $0.9953 | $59.72 / 60 g |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72162-1444-03 72162-1444-3 Main listing | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 30 g in 1 TUBE | 2023-08-16 | — | Active |
| 72162-1444-06 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 60 g in 1 TUBE | 2023-08-16 | — | Active |
Pack size FAQ
What quantity is in this package?
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of Erythromycin 20 mg/g Gel?
Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erythromycin 20 mg/g 45802-0966-94 | Padagis | 1 tube | $0.673 | AT | Availability likely | — |
| Erythromycin 20 mg/g 63629-8652-01 | Bryant | 1 tube | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Erythromycin 20 mg/g 63629-8653-01 | Bryant | 1 tube | — | AT | FDA listed | — |
| Erythromycin 20 mg/gthis 72162-1444-06 | Bryant | 1 tube | — | 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.
Where does this data come from?
IACT rows and label-wide narrative are kept separate; availability and product-level specificity depend on the submitted label.- FDA label on DailyMed · label index refreshed Oct 3, 2026
- FDA openFDA NDC Directory · synced Oct 1, 2026
Inactive ingredient FAQ
Are inactive ingredients the same for every manufacturer?
Why might an inactive ingredient be missing?
Can inactive ingredients matter?
Manufacturer & labeler
More NDCs from Bryant Ranch Prepack labeler code 72162
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- Alfuzosin Hydrochloride 10 mg Tablet, Extended Release NDC 72162-1449-9
- levothyroxine sodium 25 ug Tablet NDC 72162-1458-0
- levothyroxine sodium 75 ug Tablet NDC 72162-1460-0
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 Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% should be applied sparingly as a thin film to affected area(s) once or twice a day after the skin is thoroughly cleansed and patted dry. If there has been no improvement after 6 to 8 weeks, or if the condition becomes worse, treatment should be discontinued, and the physician should be reconsulted. Spread the medication lightly rather than rubbing it in.
There are no data directly comparing the safety and efficacy of b.i.d. versus q.d. dosing.
⛔ Contraindications ▾
CONTRAINDICATIONS Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% is 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 In controlled clinical trials, the incidence of burning associated with erythromycin topical gel USP, 2% was approximately 25%. The following additional 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 the topical use of erythromycin.
A generalized urticarial reaction, possibly related to the use of erythromycin, which required systemic steroid therapy has 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% of 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 in pediatric patients have not been established. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
🧬 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 Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% is available as follows: 30 g sealed metal tube (NDC 72162-1444-3) 60 g sealed metal tube (NDC 72162-1444-6)
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
STORAGE Note - FLAMMABLE. Keep away from heat and flame. Store and dispense in original container. Keep tube tightly closed. Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
📋 Description ▾
DESCRIPTION Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% contains erythromycin (3R*, 4S*, 5S*, 6R*, 7R*, 9R*, 11R*, 12R*, 13S*, 14R*)-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), for topical dermatological 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: Erythromycin has a molecular weight of 733.94. It is a white or slightly yellow, odorless or practically odorless, bitter crystalline powder.
Erythromycin is very soluble in very polar organic solvents such as alcohols, acetone, chloroform, acetonitrile and ethyl acetate. It is moderately soluble in less polar solvents such as ether, dichloroethylene and amyl acetate. It is slightly soluble in nonpolar solvents such as hexane.
It is very poorly soluble in water. Each gram of Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% contains 20 mg of erythromycin USP in a vehicle consisting of dehydrated alcohol and hydroxypropyl cellulose.
💬 Information for Patients ▾
Information For Patients - Patients using Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% 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. Avoid contact with eyes and all mucous membranes.
The use of antibiotic agents may be associated with the overgrowth of antibiotic-resistant organisms. If this occurs, discontinue use and take appropriate measures. Information For Patients - Patients using Erythromycin Topical Gel USP, 2% 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 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% of 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 in pediatric patients have not been established. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
🍼 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 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% Gel, #30 Label
Medicare Part D spend CMS · PART D · 2026 (Q1)
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| Inactive ingredients (structured) | — Not published for this NDC The labeler did not submit a structured excipient list, or no SPL is available. |
| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
| Orange Book / therapeutic-equivalence data | ✓ Available |
| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |