Can erythromycin ointment be applied to the nostrils?

Generally erythromycin ointment can be wiped on the nostrils, but need to avoid contact with the nasal mucosa.
Erythromycin ointment is a common macrolide antibiotic ointment, mainly against most gram-positive bacteria, some gram-negative bacteria and other pathogenic microorganisms with antibacterial activity. In general, erythromycin ointment can be smeared on the nostrils, and this product needs to avoid contact with the nasal mucosa.
Some patients may experience allergic reactions such as irritation or itching after using erythromycin ointment. Secondly, allergic to this product is prohibited, allergic people should be cautious, pregnant women and lactating women need to be used under the guidance of a physician, children must be under the supervision of an adult to follow the doctor’s instructions to use the drug.
Patients must strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use erythromycin ointment, do not abuse antibiotics on their own.