If a patient has a bruise that appears to be infected, it is usually okay to rub erythromycin ointment on it. Erythromycin ointment is usually not recommended for bruises that are not infected.
Bruising is due to collision, trauma, etc., resulting in bleeding symptoms due to rupture of blood vessels under the skin. Erythromycin ointment is a macrolide antibiotic, clinically mainly used for impetigo and other purulent skin diseases, ulcer surface infection and other symptoms. Erythromycin ointment does not have the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, if there is no infection is generally not recommended to rub erythromycin ointment.
Patients with bruises can use hot compresses, massage and other methods, is conducive to promoting local circulation, improve the symptoms of bruising patients. Some patients using erythromycin ointment may experience irritation and allergic reactions. It is prohibited for those who are allergic to this product, and allergic people should be cautious.
When the patient’s bruising symptoms are more serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, the use of erythromycin ointment should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor, not self-medication.