Question 1

how long does it take polyfax eye ointment to cure eyelid infection?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The cure is related to the type of infection and the sensitivity of the organisms.  If you are treating a stye, heat is the preferred treatment as antibiotics have little effect.  If you are treating blepharitis, then cleaning regimens, heat and sometimes steroid creams can be more efficacious.  If the infection is involving the eye also, then you need an ophthalmologist to help.

Question 2

how long does eye ointment stay in your system?

Accepted Answer

Ointment: Minimal if any ointment is absorbed systemically so it does not really enter the systemic circulation.  Whatever minute amount that it absorbed would be eliminated quickly.

Question 3

i have some eye ointment that is three months old. is it okay if i use it?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Most eye ointments have an expiration date about two years from time of purchase.  Yours is almost certainly in that time frame if you got it three months ago.  The date of expiration is found on the crimp at the bottom of the tube.

Question 4

explain to me lennon sulphacetamide eye ointment hw it treat the eye?

Accepted Answer

As an Antibiotic: As far as i know lennon sulfacetamide is a branof of sodium sulfacetamide in south africa.  This is a bacteriostatic antibiotic.  We rarely used it alone.  We usually use the blephamide combination which has the sulfacetamide 10% plus 0.125% prednisolone.  The combination is very good in controlling meibomian gland inflammation, the sulfacetamide keeps the bacteria controlled.

Question 5

can you use antibiotic eye ointment on your lids?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact, that;s what we usually prescribe for the eyelid if its infected.

Question 6

can you use antibiotic eye ointment on your skin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you get a skin lesion you are convinced is due to bacterial infection, and have available an appropriate antibiotic eye ointment, it can be effective on the skin.

Question 7

i cannot put my antibiotic eye ointment on, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Technique: Looking in a mirror, pull your lower lid outward forming a cup. Place the ointment in that cup. Then pull your lower lid over the front of your eye and close your eyes to spread the ointment. You can also have someone assist you. It gets easier with practice. Good luck!

Question 8

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 9

hello! i was given chloramphenicol eye ointment for my eyes but on the package it says for external use only?

Accepted Answer

Not to be ingested: External use means outside to body and not to be ingested.Read the directions by the pharmacist it will say to be used in the eyes.

Question 10

can i use synthomycine 5% (chloramphenicol 5%) eye ointment for a stye? how do i use it?

Accepted Answer

Not helpful: Topical antibiotics will not penetrate a stye.  The best treatment for a stye is very warm compresses applied for 5 minutes every 2-3 hours while awake.  This almost always gets rid of them.

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I have some eye ointment that is three months old. is it okay if i use it?

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Explain to me lennon sulphacetamide eye ointment hw it treat the eye?

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Can you use antibiotic eye ointment on your lids?

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Can you use antibiotic eye ointment on your skin?

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I cannot put my antibiotic eye ointment on, what to do?

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

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Hello! i was given chloramphenicol eye ointment for my eyes but on the package it says for external use only?

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Can i use synthomycine 5% (chloramphenicol 5%) eye ointment for a stye? how do i use it?

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