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Ilosone

Ilosone

9.6
A brand name for an antibiotic that treats infections caused by bacteria
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Ilosone
  • The doctor prescribed Ilosone to treat her respiratory infection.

Examples

  • Some patients may experience stomach upset when taking Ilosone.

  • The doctor prescribed Ilosone for my infection.

  • Ilosone is effective against many Gram-positive bacteria.

  • Have you ever taken Ilosone before?

  • Ilosone is commonly used to treat bacterial infections in patients.

  • The doctor recommended Ilosone as an effective antibiotic for her throat infection.

  • When prescribed Ilosone, it is important to follow the doctor's instructions carefully.

Synonyms

erythromycin
vsIlosone
  • Specialized
2 4.1

A medicine that kills bacteria to treat throat or skin infections

is the brand name label applied to that antibiotic in commercial use
Erythrocin
vsIlosone
  • Specialized
1 7.5

A medicine that fights infections caused by bacteria

is a different brand name referring to the same antibiotic ingredient
Pediamycin
vsIlosone
  • Specialized
7.4

An antibiotic medicine that treats infections caused by bacteria

is another trademarked name for the same antibiotic
E-Mycin
vsIlosone
  • Specialized
5.3

A medicine that kills bacteria and treats infections like a sinus infection

is an alternative trademarked name for the same medicine
Ethril
vsIlosone
  • Specialized
9.1

A brand name medicine that kills bacteria to treat infections

is one more trademarked label for the same antibiotic substance

Surface Forms

Ilosone singular
Ilosones plural

Etymology

Ilosone is a made-up brand name for the antibiotic erythromycin, a medicine that fights bacterial infections. The name uses the familiar ending -one often found in drug names, so you can remember Ilosone as a single 'one' medicine that fights bacteria.