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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Erythromycin is a widely used <strong>macrolide antibiotic</strong> produced via fermentation of <em>Saccharopolyspora erythraea</em>. Its molecular formula is C<sub>37</sub>H<sub>67</sub>NO<sub>13</sub> and CAS number is 114-07-8.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li><strong>Human Medicine:</strong> Treatment of respiratory tract infections, skin conditions, and whooping cough.</li>
<li><strong>Veterinary Industry:</strong> Control of bacterial infections in livestock and poultry.</li>
<li><strong>Agriculture:</strong> Used as a growth promoter in animal feed under strict regulatory limits.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly avoid use in patients with macrolide hypersensitivity. Store in cool, dry conditions below 25°C to maintain stability. Monitor for hepatotoxicity and cardiac arrhythmias during prolonged therapy.</p>