Ointment 'Erythromycin': instruction

Ointment "Erythromycin" is an antibiotic from the group of macrolides. The agent is used for infectious lesions in soft tissues and on the skin. Ointment "Erythromycin" (the instruction contains such information) is prescribed for pustular skin pathologies. Indications, in particular, include infected wounds, youthful acne, second or third degree burns, pressure sores, trophic ulcers. Appointed drug and with furunculosis. The testimonies of many of those who used the medicine speak of its high efficiency and speed.

The drawbacks of the drug include the lack of an analgesic effect. In addition, the medicine is based on petroleum jelly, which leaves greasy stains on the laundry.

Ointment "Erythromycin" (eye) is used for ophthalmic infections, provoked by bacteria that show sensitivity to the active substance of the drug. Indications include bacterial blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis.

The drug "Erythromycin Ointment" (eye) for children can be used from birth. Thus, the drug is indicated for conjunctivitis ophthalmia in newborns. Indications include barley (meibomite), keratitis, trachoma, chlamydia.

Ointment "Erythromycin" (the instruction contains such information) is applied to the affected areas no more than three times a day. Duration of application - from one and a half to two months.

In purulent skin pathologies, as well as lesions in soft tissues, a thin layer of medicine is applied after removal of pus and necrotic masses. The frequency of application is one or two times a day. With burns, the drug is used twice or thrice a week. The duration of application depends on the severity and form of the pathology. On average, treatment lasts from a few days to two weeks.

In ophthalmologic pathologies, ophthalmic ointment is placed on the upper or lower eyelid per day three times. With trachoma, the drug is administered no more than five times a day. It is recommended to apply 0.2-0.3 grams. Duration of use up to four months.

Ointment "Erythromycin" (instruction indicates this) can trigger an allergic reaction. When applying the medication, irritation, itching, and redness may occur. Prolonged use of the drug may trigger a secondary infection, the pathogens of which will show resistance to the drug.

Ointment "Erythromycin" (instruction to the medication testifies to this) is not prescribed for individual intolerance.

When using any other medicine with anti-acne activity, at least an hour must pass between the applications.

If the acne does not decrease for three or four weeks, you should consult a doctor. In some cases, the therapeutic effect may occur after two to three months.

The active ingredient, erythromycin, increases the toxicity and action of ergot alkaloids, antihistamines, benzodiazepines and theophylline, anticoagulants with indirect effects, as well as drugs such as Digoxin, Cyclosporine, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Hecobarbital, , "Dizopiramid", "Alfentanil", "Bromocriptine", "Lovastatin".

In case of overdose, there is a violation of the liver function (before the onset of acute liver failure), hearing loss. The patient is washed with the stomach. Showing forced diuresis. It is necessary to carry out constant monitoring of life support functions. Control over ECG, electrolyte balance is carried out.

The drug should be stored away from children.

The medication does not affect the speed of psychomotor reactions.

Before using the medication, consult a specialist.