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I went to a minute clinic as well as called my doctor for conjunctivitis in one eye. they prescribed me two different treatments (tobramycin drops) and erythromycin ointment). which should i take?
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Probably neither: Conjunctivitis is usually a viral disease and non of these antibiotics help. You may use just one of them not both. Tobramycin 3x daily no more than 10 days.
Answered 5/14/2016
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Only one: Only one or the other, not both. Your doctor knows you best, and if you are following-up with him/her, then use what they prescribed.
Answered 4/12/2016
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Both: Use the drops during the day, three times a day, and the ointment at night.
Answered 4/24/2013
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