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Can I put antibiotic ointment on my anus?
GENERIC NAME: ANTIBIOTIC/ANESTHETIC/STEROID – RECTAL OINTMENT. USES: This medication contains an antibiotic which helps prevent or treat an infection, an anesthetic which acts on the skin to decrease pain and a steroid which reduces inflammation. It is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids and other rectal conditions.
What ointment can I use on my anus?
Hydrocortisone rectal is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus. Hydrocortisone rectal is also used together with other medications to treat ulcerative colitis, proctitis, and other inflammatory conditions of the lower intestines and rectal area.
Can you use polysporin for hemorrhoids?
Consistent use of medicated creams ( Polysporin Fast Healing Ointment ) during the early stages of a hemorrhoid flare-up will also provide relief and may stave off further development and irritation.
Which antibiotic is best for anus pain?
The topical antimicrobial treatment with metronidazole as an addition to the classical medical treatments in acute anal fissure is an effective and safe practice resulting in further reduction in pain and increased healing rate.
Does polysporin treat infection?
This combination product is used to treat minor wounds (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area.
Can I put polysporin on my private area?
Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin B) should only be used on your skin. Don’t put it in your eyes, mouth, or genitals.
Is polysporin good for fungal infection?
This medication treats only bacterial skin infections. It will not work for other types of skin infections (e.g., infections caused by fungi, viruses).
What is the best medicine for anus infection?
Your doctor might recommend an ointment, cream, tablet, or suppository prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication, such as:
- butoconazole (Gynazole)
- clotrimazole (Lotrimin)
- fluconazole (Diflucan)
- miconazole (Monistat)
- terconazole (Terazol)
Can I put Polysporin on my private area?
Why is Polysporin bad?
Neosporin and Polysporin Two of its main ingredients, bacitracin zinc and gramicidin, are highly allergenic… Our skin is very sensitive, and people can develop an allergy to bacitracin zinc and gramicidin slowly, over time, and they might not even notice.
Where can you not put polysporin?
Avoid getting this product in your eyes or inside the mouth. If this occurs, wipe off the medication and rinse thoroughly with water. Do not use inside the nose unless directed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area as directed.
Which ointment is best for itching in private parts?
Clotrimazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection. The vaginal product comes in 2 forms (a vaginal cream or tablet).