Can erythromycin be used to treat pink-eye?
can erythromycin eye ointment be used on a 3 year old and if so how many time daily?
yes. This is a antibiotic ointment that is usually prescribed by vets for eye problems, like pink eye
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.
tobrex, erythromycin ointment, Patanol
It should take 4-7 days depending on what eye infection it is
Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment is not recommended for treating nail fungus. It is primarily used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria. For nail fungus, it is best to consult with a healthcare provider for appropriate treatment options such as antifungal medications or topical treatments specifically designed for nail fungus.
you use both of these at at the same time for the pink eye
Yes, erythromycin eye ointment has an expiration date, which is typically printed on the packaging. Using it beyond this date may reduce its effectiveness and could pose safety risks. It's important to store the ointment according to the manufacturer's instructions and to discard any expired products. Always consult a healthcare professional if you have questions about medication safety.
Generally, no. Bacitracin ointment should not be applied near the eye unless it is Bacitracin ophthalmic ointment. Even that medicine, however, is only useful against bacterial infections, and only some of those. Most cases of "pink eye" are caused by viruses, and are therefore not treatable with Bacitracin.
1,293 people get pink eye a year
A stye is a blocked hair follicle and not an infection. Erythromycin in an antibiotic ointment used for an infection, so it would not be helpful in this case. A warm compress will help. Wet a washcloth with warm water and place it over the closed eye for a little bit and it should help.
For cases of conjunctivitis caused by a gonococcal organism, a physician may prescribe an intramuscular injection of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) and a topical antibiotic ointment containing erythromycin or bactracin to be applied four times daily