Answer
No. It is a macrolide antibiotic and may be considered for some infections when penicillin is unsuitable, depending on bacterial susceptibility and individual factors.
Sources for this answer
- NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance
- Erythrocin 500 Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
General medicine information. Follow the instructions for your own medicine and speak to a pharmacist or clinician about your individual circumstances.