A combination of parenterally administered antistaphylococcal penicillin and an aminoglycoside antibiotic is recommended for uncomplicated omphalitis. Intravenous antimicrobial therapy with clindamycin or metronidazole may be indicated in some cases.
How do you treat an infected umbilical cord?
Antibiotic Ointment for Pus:
- If any pus is present, use an antibiotic ointment (such as Polysporin).
- No prescription is needed.
- Put a tiny amount on the belly button.
- Do this 2 times per day after the area has been cleaned.
- Do this for 2 days. After that, use the antibiotic ointment only if you see more pus.
What are signs of omphalitis?
What are the signs of omphalitis?
- Pus or a fluid-filled lump on or near the umbilical cord stump.
- Red skin spreading from around the navel.
- Abdominal swelling.
- Cloudy foul-smelling discharge from the infected region.
- Fever (Caution: Do not give your baby any fever medicine without approval from the pediatrician)
