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Hi, could i use chloramphenicol eye drops for 3 days instead of 5?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Avoid it: I would avoid using Chloramphenicol eye drops. There are many other alternative antibiotic eye drops that do not run the risk of causing fatal aplastic bone marrow.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Antibiotic use: Stopping topical or oral eye drops prior to completing the course of therapy puts you at risk of infection recurrence and promotes resistance. I would complete the 5 day course.

Answered 10/31/2012

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