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How long is erythromycin used for pink eye treatment
A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Most use 7-10d: Most pinkeye rx with this med is 7-10 days.
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Dr. Layne Hermansenanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Depends : I'd recommend using it for two days after the infection appears to be gone.
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2.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Yes: Erythromycin ointment can be effective for bacterial conjunctivitis. It has no effect on viral or allergic conjunctivitis. Most cases of conjunctivi... Read More
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Dr. Dean Bonsallanswered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 29 years experience
Yes: Yes, if you are allergic to other meds, it is also good for corneal abrasions.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Hamid Sajjadianswered
Ophthalmology 42 years experience
Yes, but: A pink eye in adults is usually viral. Erythromycin is an antibiotic that is sometimes prescribed to prevent secondary infection. The viral pink eye... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Depends: Erythromycin is an effective anti-biotic which means it acts against bacteria. If your pink eye is viral, or due to some other cause, the Erythromyci... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael H. T. Siaanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Yes: bacterial: It is not my first line choice for bacterial conjunctivitis, however, it is broad spectrum and will work. Always have your pediatrician evaluate/exam... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Probably: Most pink eye is due to a virus. If you are certain it is pink eye (conjunctivitis), and the vision is about normal, and there is no pus, and no pain... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Sadiqa Stelzneranswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Yes: Erythromycin is safe to use to infant and pregnant woman. If you have pink eye its viral conjunctivitis, you may not need the antibiotic for it. Tim... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jon Fishburnanswered
Ophthalmology 32 years experience
Not usually: You might becoming sensitive to the ointment, particularly if you've used it for longer than 2 weeks. Although redness is common with conjunctivitis, ... Read More
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2.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 46-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Depends . . .: Yes if pink eye is due to bacteria sensitive to Erythromycin but no if pink eye is due to some other cause. That's why it's important to go see your f... Read More
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