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A triple antibiotic ointment for use in the eyes. I purchased this at the vet and found it is the same as Vetropolycin, which you can purchase online.

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What is Trithalmic Opthalmic Ointment?

Trithalmic Ophthalmic Ointment is a medication used in veterinary medicine to treat eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, and other eye infections in animals. It contains three active ingredients - neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin - that work together to combat bacterial infections in the eye. It is important to use this medication as directed by a veterinarian.


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What is the definition of ointment?

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What is neo-poly-bac?

Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic Ointment is an eye ointment. The active ingredients are the antibiotics Neomycin and Polymyxin B and Bacitracin Zinc.


How should ophthalmic solution and ointment be administered?

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What is the difference between gentamicin ointment and gentamicin ophthamalic ointment?

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Can you use bacitracin ophthalmic ointment if you are allergic to Zithromax?

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Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat pink eye?

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Can you use neomycin and polymyxin b on your dog?

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