The drug has the property of resisting the effects of infection. It is non-toxic. It is used for the treatment of skin diseases and eye problems in cases when they are caused by microorganisms that are sensitive to the action of the components of the agent. Today we will review the instructions for use and analogues of Erythromycin ointment, reviews about it and prices in the pharmacy.
Features of the preparation
Ointment is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. The preparation is intended for external use.
The drug is better tolerated than drugs containing penicillin. Therefore, it is also prescribed for use in cases where the patient is intolerant of the latter.
Composition of erythromycin ointment
The preparation contains
- as an active ingredient:
- erythromycin;
- additional ingredients:
- sodium pyrosulfite,
- anhydrous lanolin,
- Vaseline,
- sodium disulfite.
Dosage forms
The product is available as an ointment. The substance is packaged in tubes that contain 15 grams, 10 grams or 5 grams of medication.
The average package price is 27 rubles.
Pharmacological action
The drug is an antibiotic. The drug has an effect:
- antibacterial,
- anti-acne.
Pharmacodynamics
The drug shows bactericidal properties when it is used in high doses. Affects gram-negative and gram-positive microorganisms.
Ingredients of the agent produce a reversible interaction with intracellular elements, which causes obstacles for creating peptide bonds between amino acids at the level of molecules, the creation of proteins of microorganisms is blocked. In this case, nucleic acids are synthesized unchanged.
Ointment has no effect on vital functions:
- viruses,
- fungi,
- mycobacteria
- and some species of Gram-negative bacteria.
Pharmacokinetics
The mechanism of absorption of components of the ointment and excretion of them from the body has not been investigated. The external agent, the scope of its action - the affected areas of the skin.
Indications
The drug is used for such problems:
- skin burns of medium severity( II and III degree),
- for the treatment of infected wounds,
- for pustular skin diseases, incl.
- of furunculosis,
- vulgar, staphylococcal and streptococcal impetigo,
- with dyshidrotic eczema,
- for the treatment of the eye with mucosal infectious diseases:
- keratitis,
- chlamydia,
- barley,
- conjunctivitis,
- trachoma;
- with the appearance of pressure sores,
- trophic ulcers.
Instructions for Use
Ointment is used by applying it to a surface that needs medical treatment. The procedure is carried out for two months. During the day, the agent is applied to the problem site 2-3 times.
- If applied for eye treatment - the agent is applied three times a day to the eyelid in the amount of about 0.2 g.
- With trauma , the number of times the use of the drug per day should be increased to five.
- When purulent lesions of tissues before the application of the ointment, the skin is cleared of necrotic masses, the agent is applied in small amounts 2 times a day.
- If assistance is provided for skin burns of , use the remedy no more than three times a week.
The possibility of using the drug in pregnancy and in childhood in each case is determined by the doctor.
And how to apply eye ointment, this video will tell:
Contraindications
Ointment is not used if individual intolerance of one or several ingredients of the remedy is revealed.
Side effects of
The drug in rare cases causes irritation of the surface of medium strength. An allergic reaction may occur in the form of itching and hyperemia.
In general, the ointment is perceived by the body without any side effects.
Special instructions
- Before using the product, it should be checked whether the microflora that triggered the disease is sensitive to the active substance of the drug.
- When using the drug in the treatment of skin problems, it must be taken into account that when using the ointment for a long time, there is a risk of secondary infection. Such a reaction can be given by microorganisms that have resistance to erythromycin.
Interaction with other medicines
- Do not use erythromycin ointment and other means of the same direction at the same time to solve the problems associated with acne on the skin. Between the use of ointments and other drugs should be a pause for at least an hour.
- Ointment has a debilitating effect on the bactericidal properties of drugs belonging to pharmacological groups:
- carbopenems,
- penicillins,
- cephalosporins.
- Erythromycin shows antagonism to such drugs:
- clindamycin,
- chloramphenicol,
- linkomycin.
- It is undesirable to combine the use of ointment with preparations that cause skin flaking or integrity problems due to abrasive substances. The effect of drying and irritation of the area of the skin, where medicines were applied, may appear.
Reviews
- Users note the high efficacy of the drug as an antibiotic for eye infections. It treats conjunctivitis and other mucosal diseases caused by bacteria.
- As a cosmetic in the fight against acne the ointment also has many positive reviews. Users like this ratio: a small cost of ointment - a quality, really working drug.
- There are rare reviews, when the application of the product happened skin irritation. The allergy was gone after the patient stopped using the ointment.
- There is a description of the use of the drug for colds on the lips. The appearance of a cold took two days, leaving no traces.
Analogs
Means having the same active substance as erythromycin ointment:
- zinerite.