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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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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.
Answered 10/1/2013
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Topically: This ophthalmic ointment is applied to the eyeball surface to treat bacterial infections (external). There is also an intravenous preparation of this drug which is administered internally.
Answered 12/10/2013
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