What are the wonderful uses of erythromycin ointment

Erythromycin is widely used in clinical medical treatment. It is mainly used for skin infections, mild trauma, burns and other skin infectious diseases. Because this drug has little irritation to the skin and does not harm the mucous membrane tissue, it is favored by doctors and patients in clinical practice. However, many people are allergic to erythromycin in clinical practice, so doctors should refer to the patient's drug allergy history when choosing drugs.

Erythromycin ointment is mainly used in the following situations:

1. Skin infections: As an antibiotic ointment, erythromycin ointment is first used to treat and prevent skin infections. Erythromycin ointment can be used for purulent skin diseases such as impetigo and infections of ulcer surfaces. It can also be used for infections at the junction of the skin and mucous membranes, such as around the mouth and anus. The general usage is 2 times a day, apply thinly to the affected area. In addition to fighting infection, erythromycin ointment has other uses.

2. Minor trauma: Erythromycin ointment can be used for minor bruises, scratches or other traumas on the body. The general usage is to clean and disinfect the affected area, then apply an appropriate amount of ointment to the affected area, twice a day.

3. Mild burns: For small burns, you can first rinse the wound with cold water, and then apply a thin layer of erythromycin ointment on the surface.

4. Mosquito bites: When the mosquito bites are serious, the bitten area should be cleaned and disinfected in time, and an appropriate amount of this ointment should be applied twice a day for 5-7 consecutive days.

5. Nosebleeds: Dry weather can make the originally dry nasal mucosa of some people more fragile, so nosebleeds often occur. At this time, you may wish to apply an appropriate amount of erythromycin ointment to the nasal septum, 4-5 times a day. It can disinfect and soften the nasal cavity, moisturize the nasal mucosa, improve the nasal environment, and prevent re-bleeding. Do not apply too much to prevent the ointment from flowing back into the mouth.

6. Angular cheilitis: Angular cheilitis is mostly caused by infection and is more common in preschool children. For bacterial angular cheilitis, you can apply a small amount of erythromycin ointment and take vitamin B2 at the same time.

It should be noted that although erythromycin ointment has a wide range of applications, it cannot play a good therapeutic effect on skin diseases caused by fungal infections. People with overly sensitive constitutions may experience local burning or itching when using erythromycin ointment. If this happens during the treatment, you should stop using the drug immediately and consult a doctor in time. If necessary, you should switch to other drugs.