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What is the difference between an antibiotic ophthalmic and an antibiotic topical?
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∙ 12y ago
Ophthalmic means for, or about the eyes.
Topical means intended for use on the body surfaces, usually only the skin, but sometimes medicines intended for the inside of the mouth (but not swallowed) or other mucus tissues in body cavities, like in and near the rectum, vagina, etc. could also be considered topical. Always follow the label directions when using medications and apply topical and ophthalmic drugs only as directed by the label or by your health care professional. If you aren't sure, ask the dispensing Pharmacist for clarification on the administration.
Sometimes medicines intended for the skin near the eyes are categorized as both topical and ophthalmic preparations, since they must be safe for administration to an area that could allow the medicine to come in contact with the eyes even though applied to the eye lids or other tissues near the eye. Eye antibiotic ointments may be prescribed for use in and/or near the eyes, be sure to ask the Pharmacist if you are not sure how to administer any types of medicines.
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What does topical ophthalmic use?
For your eyes
What does topical ophthalmic for your eyes mean?
For your eyes
What eyes drop prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension?
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How do you spell bacintracin?
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topical tretinoin along with a topical or oral antibiotic. A combination of topical benzoyl peroxide and erythromycin is also very effective.
Is gentamicin cream good for acne?
It is a topical antibiotic cream.
How to treat anal strep?
Penicillin, Amoxicillin and perhaps a topical antibiotic.
How thickly should a topical antibiotic be applied?
Because only the ointment or cream that actually touches the skin has any benefit, a thin layer of topical antibiotic ointment or cream will usually work just as well as a thick layer.
What is the difference between systemic and topical?
Fungal infections can either be systemic, meaning that the infection is deep, or topical (dermatophytic), meaning that the infection is superficial and occurs on the skin.
What kind of antibiotics are used for skin infection?
Most likely the doctor will prescribe both an oral antibiotic and a topical antibiotic. Usually the topical antibiotic prescribed is called Bactroban. This is just an ointment that is applied to the affected area. They will also give you an antibiotic to be taken by mouth. The doctor will choose which antibiotic to give you depending on the severity of the infection, as well as depending on any allergies you may have to certain medications. Hope this helps!
Can honey be used as a topical antibiotic for some things?
Honey is an excellent antibiotic. It's even effective against antibiotic-resistant strains of strep. It's even shown to minimize scaring when compared to other antibiotic topical remedies. It is thought by some that the antiseptic qualities come from hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) that occurs naturally in honey, and that healing properties come from natural occurring glucose which is the primary constituent in honey.
