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Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment- can i use for possible ocular herpes?
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No effect: Herpes is a virus for which a particular medication is available for treatment. Erythromycin is an anti-bacterial antibiotic ineffective against viruses. See you ophthalmologist if you suspect ocular herpes as if it is untreated, it can cause permanent vision change.
Answered 6/25/2014
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