Erythromycin is one of the first antibiotics, received back in 1952. It is very popular in medicine, thanks to the ability to fight simultaneously with several types of bacteria, and is used to treat a variety of infectious diseases. Erythromycin is available in pharmaceutics in various forms. Ointment is a form of Erythromycin for external use. It has an antibacterial effect, and in the case of its application in large quantities can exhibit a bactericidal effect.
Erythromycin
Before using any pharmaceutical preparation, you should carefully read its composition, action and side effects. Instruction for the ointment Erythromycin contains all the necessary data. Let's analyze the composition of the ointment:
- Erythromycin 10,000 units.
- Auxiliary components (only in ointment for eyes): lanolin anhydrous - 0.4 g, sodium disulphite - 0.0001 g, special vaseline - up to 1 gram.
Ointment produces in aluminum tubes of 3,7,10,15 and 30 grams. This drug is stored at room temperature.
Erythromycin Ointment for the skin
As already mentioned, Erythromycin ointment serves exclusively for external use, however, despite this, the spectrum of its action is quite wide. She is treated with a variety of skin diseases and injuries. Here is only an approximate list of cases in which Erythromycin Ointment can be used:
- acne ;
- pimples;
- pustular lesions on the skin;
- burns of different severity;
- pressure sores;
- trophic ulcers.
The way of applying the ointment is quite simple and does not require special efforts. Ointment should be applied a thin layer on the damaged skin areas, and in some cases around them. The frequency of this procedure is 2-3 times a day. Usually the course of the drug lasts up to two months. In some special situations, for example, in the presence of severe burns, the ointment can be applied only a few times a week. There is already a need for a separate consultation with the attending physician.
Erythromycin for eyes
In addition to the ointment for the skin, there is also ophthalmic ointment Erythromycin. It is used for the following diseases:
- ophthalmitis of newborns;
- conjunctivitis;
- keratitis;
- barley (meybolit);
- chlamydia;
- blahoma;
- bacterial blepharitis .
The method of application of this ointment consists in laying it (in the amount of 0.2-0.3 g) for the lower or upper eyelid. The procedure is usually carried out three times a day. The course of treatment lasts about a month. On the appointment of a doctor, the course of treatment and dosage can be changed.
Side effects
Erythromycin is well absorbed in tissues and body fluids, being metabolized in the liver. In general, the use of Erythromycin ointment is absolutely safe for the body. As for any drug, there is a list of possible side effects for it:
- itching;
- burning;
- redness of the skin.
These effects can rather be called a moderate irritant effect. If they do occur, they are short-lived and disappear instantly after stopping the use of the ointment.
Ointment Erythromycin in pregnancy
It should be noted separately that, like any other antibiotic, Erythromycin should be treated with particular caution during pregnancy. It will not be superfluous to ask the doctor watching your pregnancy how the use of ointment can affect the development of the child and the course of pregnancy. As a rule, in such cases, the doctor assesses the possible risks of using the drug and its benefits in treating the disease.
In general, we can say that Erythromycin Ointment is the No. 1 remedy in the fight against many skin and eye ailments, which can only be replaced by more complex and expensive preparations.