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Need doctor's help! can i use tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone) ointment to treat a chalazion?

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Yes: Short term only? Also use warm compresses ; see your doc if fails to respond within 1-2 weeks. It require i;d.

Answered 11/17/2013

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