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Is it safe to put antibiotic ointment on my eyelids?
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Depends on antibioti: It is safe to put a mild antibiotic ointment formulated for the eye (e.g. Erythromycin, gentamycin ophthalmic ointment) on the eye lid. Combination agents, e.g. Neosporin ointment, could cause irritation and it is not advised to put it on the eye.
Answered 3/4/2020
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