Erythromycin ointment is not a hormone drug, but an antibiotic ointment that should not be used for a long time to avoid secondary infection in local areas. It is a commonly used external medication for some conditions such as folliculitis and skin infections. Its main functions are anti-inflammatory and anti-infective, and it is also effective in relieving dry skin.
1. Erythromycin ointment belongs to an antibiotic ointment with anti-inflammatory effects. It is not a hormone ointment and does not contain hormones. Patients can use it with confidence. This ointment is an external antibiotic made from erythromycin and ointment base, which is commonly used clinically for the treatment of suppurative skin diseases such as impetigo, as well as small burns and ulcer surfaces.
2. As an antibiotic ointment, erythromycin ointment is primarily used for the treatment and prevention of skin infections. It can be used for infections in suppurative skin diseases such as impetigo and ulcer surfaces, as well as infections at the junction of skin and mucosa, such as around the mouth and anus.
3. The characteristic of erythromycin ointment is that it is sensitive to strains resistant to penicillin. It has a broad spectrum of bactericidal action, strong pharmacological effects, and excellent results! Clinically, it is mainly used for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infections resistant to penicillin and Staphylococcus aureus infections allergic to penicillin.