Erythromycin ointment can treat lipitis, but it is only indicated for the treatment of bacterial lipitis. Lipitis is an inflammatory disease that occurs on the lips, which may be related to sunlight exposure, local irritation, contact with cosmetics or medication, etc. It manifests itself as swelling, peeling, oozing and other symptoms on the lips. Erythromycin ointment belongs to the antibiotic class of drugs, with sterilization, antibacterial, anti-infection and other effects, can treat bacterial infection caused by lipitis, but lipitis is divided into a variety of, if it is allergic lipitis, the treatment is mainly based on anti-allergic drugs, the use of erythromycin ointment is no therapeutic effect. Erythromycin ointment need to pay attention to before use, allergic to erythromycin or other macrolides is prohibited, the use of the process of using the medication site skin may appear irritation, itching, burning sensation and other adverse reactions, it is recommended that the use of under the guidance of a doctor.