Patient's question:
Hello doctor, the newborn baby got sick accidentally, who knows if erythromycin ointment can be used?Doctor's answer:
Infants can use erythromycin ointment, which is a macrolide-class antibiotic ointment that can help reduce inflammation and kill bacteria. It has antibacterial activity against most Gram-positive bacteria, some Gram-negative bacteria, and certain atypical pathogens such as chlamydia and mycoplasma. It is typically used for purulent skin infections and staphylococcal infections resistant to penicillin. Erythromycin ointment itself has low irritation, and since infant skin is delicate, it is acceptable to use it under a doctor's advice in moderation. However, it should not be used frequently or for long periods.