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When using eye drops, the bottle will never come in contact with your eye. You hold the bottle above your eye and let the drop fall into the eye. When using eye ointment, you pull your bottom lid down and place the ointment on that flap of skin.
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∙ 13y agoCreams are an O/W (oil in water) emulsion. Creams contain a small amount of oil dispersed in water. Most creams are "vanishing." They do not show once applied and are more cosmetically acceptable to most patients.
Ointments are an W/O (water in oil) emulsion. Ointments are considered semisolid. Examples of bases used in ointments are: OLEAGINOUS or greasy based made from hydrocarbons such as in mineral oil or petroleum jelly. Other examples of W/O emulsions are lanolin or cold cream.
Some topical products require special precautions for proper application and desired results. For example: Capsaicin cream (active ingredient is hot chili peppers) must be applied with gloves because severe irritation can occur if the cream is accidentaly rubbed into the eyes. (Used for Arthritis pain) Topical corticosteroids (used for itching, poison ivy, eczema etc.) are applied sparingly to the affected area for short periods of time. Only some steroids should be applied to the face. (ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice) The treated area should not be covered with a bandage or other dressing (diaper) because occlusive dressings can significantly increase drug absorption and the risk of side effects. Overuse or inappropriate use of potent topical cortiosteroids can lead to serious systemic side effects.
REMEMBER: CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR PHARMACIST FOR THE PROPER USE OF ANY MEDICATION AND INTERACTIONS BETWEEN MEDICATIONS,
**KEEP ALL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS AT THE SAME PHARMACY TO AVOID POSSIBLY SEVERE OR DEADLY INTERACTIONS**
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∙ 14y agodrops are thinner and more liquidy
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Can restasis eye drops gentamicin drops be used at the same time?
Yes they can, but a period of at least 15 minutes between the drops is advisable
How do you know if someone puts eye drops in your drink?
You probably would never know the difference.
What does od mean in eye drops?
"od" on a prescription for eye drops mean "right eye"--as in apply the drops to the right eye. "os" means "left eye".
How long must you wait between giving 2 different eye drops in the same eye?
3-5 minutes
Do eye drops ever expire?
Yes but it will not work as well as unexpired eye drops!
How do you use drops and ointment?
for drops you can put in your eye or nose and ointments you neither drink them or put them on your body
Can tobramycin ophthalmic be used for my cat's eye infection?
What is the best way to put eye drops in a cats eye
Can Erythromycin eye ointment be used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis in dogs?
Yes, if your doctor prescribed it and it is an opthalmic ointment. The formula for topical E-mycin is different from opthalmic. You could damage eye using topical ointment on your eye. DON'T do it, please.
Can restasis eye drops gentamicin drops be used at the same time?
Yes they can, but a period of at least 15 minutes between the drops is advisable
The difference between an owls eye and a pelicans eye?
there is no difference there both black
How do you know if someone puts eye drops in your drink?
You probably would never know the difference.
What is the definition of ointment?
A thick, spreadable substance that contains medicine and is meant to be used on the skin, or, if it is specifically an ophthalmic, or "eye" ointment, in the eye,
What does od mean in eye drops?
"od" on a prescription for eye drops mean "right eye"--as in apply the drops to the right eye. "os" means "left eye".
What is difference bewteen eye drops and ear drops?
the contact lens drops are of a different consistency than the regular and ingredients aren't as strong, I think
What is the duration of Eye Drops?
The duration of Eye Drops is 1800.0 seconds.
What is the difference between the evil eye and the gods eye?
The spelling
Is benzine found in eye drops?
Yes, some eye drops do have benzene in them. Most of the eye drops prescribed to treat glaucoma has this ingredient in it.
