Erythromycin estolate (Ilosone); Antibacterial, Macrolide; Cap: 250 mg
Susp per 5 mL: 125, 250 mg
Tab: 500 mg; 50 mg/kg/day PO q6-12h (max 2 gm/day)
May increase
theophylline level; frequent GI upset. Estolate is the preferred salt when treating pertussis.