Question 1

can humans use neopolydex ophthalmic ointment?

Accepted Answer

POLYDEX OINTMENT: CAN HUMANS USE THIS?
WHY NOT?

Question 2

what to do if i accidentally used terramycin ophthalmic ointment in my eye?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: Nothing unless you are allergic to it.  You can use artificial tears to rinse and lubricate.  If the eye becomes swollen or any other systemic side affects appear then see er or doctor immediately.  Most likely will cause no harm or do nothing except possibly cause blurred vision until it washes away.

Question 3

it's okay to use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment for skin infections right?

Accepted Answer

Poor choice: Skin  infections can arise from a myriad of sources.  Ciprofloxacin may treat the particular microorganism, or it may do absolutely nothing.  Recycling previously prescribe antibiotics is rarely a good idea, and less so if they were designed to treat a different body part.  The wisest course of action is to see a doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 4

does tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) ophthalmic ointment effective after expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: After the expiration date, the effectiveness diminishes.  It is best not to use an expired medication.

Question 5

terramycin ophthalmic ointment can cure eye stye?

Accepted Answer

Warm Compresses: A stye, or chalazion, is an obstructed or infected oil gland of the eyelid. Use of warm compresses (a wash rag soaked in warm water) held over the closed eye for 10 minutes a few times a day will usually help the stye to resolve. Sometimes antibiotic eye ointment and less commonly oral antibiotics can help as well. If the stye has been there chronically (months), surgical drainage may be needed.

Question 6

my baby has had a watery eye for a week now and yesterday started getting yellow stuff, i have been using a ointment (chloramex ophthalmic ointment) that i have received when she was younger when her eye did the same thing, what can i do now?

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Probably viral: Most eye infections are caused by viruses which do not respond to antibiotic ointments. The discharge may last 5-7 days and will then clear on its own. See a Dr for swelling that surrounds the eye, or worsening symptoms.

Question 7

taking  bacitracin ophthalmic ointment for a stye. what are normal side effects? my eye gets slightly irritated/itchy is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Not effective: Bacitracin, a good antibiotic for open skin wounds, will not penetrate into a stye which is a closed system.  The best treatment is frequent applications of very warm (not hot) pads or washcloth for 4 minutes about 5 times per day.  Although very uncommon, you could develop an allergy to Bacitracin as well.

Question 8

erythromycin ophthalmic ointment- can i use for possible ocular herpes?

Accepted Answer

No effect: Herpes is  a virus for which a particular medication is available for treatment.  Erythromycin is an anti-bacterial antibiotic ineffective against viruses.  See you ophthalmologist if you suspect ocular herpes as if it is untreated, it can cause permanent vision change.

Question 9

my 14 years old son had rash around the corner of his eye yesterday, we went to the chemist and they gave us chloramex ophthalmic ointment to apply. this morning the rash turned into blisters, and partially closed his eye?

Accepted Answer

See ophthalmologist: This could be an episode of shingles (herpes zoster involving trigeminal V-1) and seems to be involving eye directly.  Have a physician examine him ASAP

Question 10

i have pink eye is ok for me to use erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and how much?

Accepted Answer

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, then you can use Erythromycin ointment which can provide some comfort while your immune system combats the virus.  Generally it is applied as a line of ointment twice per day.  If the condition persists see your ophthalmologist.

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It's okay to use ciprofloxacin ophthalmic ointment for skin infections right?

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Does tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) ophthalmic ointment effective after expiration date?

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Terramycin ophthalmic ointment can cure eye stye?

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My baby has had a watery eye for a week now and yesterday started getting yellow stuff, i have been using a ointment (chloramex ophthalmic ointment) that i have received when she was younger when her eye did the same thing, what can i do now?

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Taking bacitracin ophthalmic ointment for a stye. what are normal side effects? my eye gets slightly irritated/itchy is that normal?

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Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment- can i use for possible ocular herpes?

A member asked:

My 14 years old son had rash around the corner of his eye yesterday, we went to the chemist and they gave us chloramex ophthalmic ointment to apply. this morning the rash turned into blisters, and partially closed his eye?

A member asked:

I have pink eye is ok for me to use erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and how much?

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