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It is a sterile antibiotic ointment used to treat eye bacterial infections and also lubrictes the eyes to prevent them from drying out.

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What is Trithalmic Ophthalmic Ointment?

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.


What is Neo-Poly-Bac Hydro used for?

When do you apply Neo-Poly-Bac Opthalmic ointment?


Does neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc opthalmic ointment USP containe steroid?

My dog had an eye surgery, do I apply neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates bacitracin zinc opthalmic ointment usp to the eyelid where a growth was removed or to the eyeball itself?


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 you use neo-poly-bac opthalmic ointment on a cat?

Absolutely. It comes in the ointment or in drops, and my vet prescribes it for my cat's eyes. Pain in the neck (or eye, as far as my cat is concerned) to administer it. But within one or two treatments, I see improvement. I use it because my cat has a chronic eye infection (herpes something or other from shelter life as a kitten).


What does not for opthalmic use mean?

relating to your eyeballs


What is gentamicin sulfate opthalmic solution for?

pink eye


Where can one find information on opthalmic?

Information on opthalmic can be found at Webmd. This site informs people the symptoms of this condition and ways that it can be avoided, it's highly a risk to lose your vision.


Can sulfacetamide sodium opthalmic solution be used in ears?

No, sulfacetamide sodium opthalmic solution is specifically formulated for use in the eyes and should not be used in the ears. Using it in the ears may cause irritation or other adverse effects. It is important to only use medications as directed by a healthcare professional.


What does opthalmic nerve innervate?

opthalmic nerve is the brach of trigerminal nerve. It innervate the sensory on your forehead. It also innervates the structure inside the skull such as the tentorium cerebelli, falx cerebri and part of the anterior cranial fossa.


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Can erythromycin ophthalmic ointment be user for nail fungus?

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.