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What to do if i have a stye and my mum got me chloramphenicol eye drops can i use them if i already use the eye drops maxidex (dexamethasone)?
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Not effective: Styes are best treated with frequently applications of heat. Eye drops cannot enter the part where the infection lodges so the Maxidex (dexamethasone) and Chloramphenical will do no harm but will not be effective. The heat must be applied for 4-5 minutes at least 5 times per day using a washcloth from the very warm (not hot) water tap.
Answered 10/18/2015
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