What is erythromycin ophthalmic ointment used for?
Erythromycin ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye. They also may be used to prevent certain eye infections of newborn babies, such as neonatal conjunctivitis and ophthalmia neonatorum. They may be used with other medicines for some eye infections.
Where is erythromycin ointment used?
Wash hands before and after use. Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Try not to touch the tip of the tube, to your eye, fingertips, or any other surface. Squeeze the end of the tube to apply a thin layer of the ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid.
How do I apply erythromycin ointment to my eye?
How should I use erythromycin ophthalmic?
- Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket.
- Squeeze out a ribbon of ointment into the lower eyelid pocket without touching the tip of the tube to your eye.
- Use a tissue to wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes.
How many days do you use erythromycin ophthalmic ointment?
In the treatment of superficial ocular infections, erythromycin ophthalmic ointment approximately 1 cm in length should be applied directly to the infected eye(s) up to six times daily, depending on the severity of the infection.
Can I put erythromycin in my eye?
Ophthalmic erythromycin comes as an ointment to apply to the eyes. It is usually applied up to six times a day for eye infections. Ophthalmic erythromycin is usually applied one time in the hospital soon after delivery to prevent eye infections in newborn babies.
What is the best way to apply eye ointment?
Hold the tube of ointment close (within 1 inch) of your eye. Gently pull down your lower lid to create a pocket-like opening. Squeeze a tiny amount of ointment (about the size of a grain of rice) into your eye. When you’re done, spin the tube a little.
How do I apply erythromycin to my upper eyelid?
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What is the best time to apply eye ointment?
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