What is All Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO)?
All Purpose Nipple Ointment, or APNO, isn’t your average nipple cream. It’s a topical medication designed to treat damaged and infected nipples. It combines the powers of an antibiotic, an antifungal, and an anti-inflammatory agent.
This guide will give you a complete overview of APNO, including its benefits, risks, and how to use it correctly.
Keep in mind that APNO isn’t a cure-all. It’s essential to work with a healthcare provider to identify and address the root cause of your nipple pain (poor latch or an ill-fitting breast pump flange, for example) rather than just masking the symptoms. APNO can help, but it’s not the whole solution.