Rosaramicin (rosamicin) is an antibacterial substance that is chemically a lipid-soluble basic macrolide similar to erythromycin but with a better activity against Gram-negative bacteria. Rosaramicin (rosamicin) is an antibacterial substance that is chemically a lipid-soluble basic macrolide similar to erythromycin but with a better activity against Gram-negative bacteria. Experiments in dogs have shown that it is more concentrated in the prostate than erythromycin is, and thus may be better for treating infections of that organ.