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Erythromycin eye ointment
Antibiotic eye ointment (erythromycin) is a topical anti-bacterial antibiotic skin-related medication.
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A 30-year old asked:
What is the directions for applying erythromycin eye ointment without contaminating?
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A 36-year old asked:
May I use erythromycin eye ointment on my pink eye?
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A 33-year old asked:
Erythromycin eye ointment - is it good for kid's pink eye?
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A 35-year old asked:
Is erythromycin eye ointment for newborns required by law in every state?
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A 35-year old asked:
I was told that erythromycin eye ointment helps protect all the newborns. From pink-eye?
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A 44-year old asked:
Can a two week old baby use the erythromycin eye ointment for eye discharge?
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A 32-year old female asked about a female:
Why did my 3 1/2 mo old breast fed babies poop smell different (almost a medicinal smell!) when on erythromycin eye ointment for eye infection?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Taking erythromycin ophthalmic ointment for eye infection. should it burn when done?
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A 31-year old asked:
How is erythromycin ointment applied to your eye to treat pinkeye?
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A 21-year old female asked:
I have pink eye is ok for me to use erythromycin ophthalmic ointment and how much?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I'm 5 months pregnant & have pink eye. Dr prescribed erythromycin ointment. She says it's safe for pregnancy. Is it the safest?
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A female asked:
I cannot get the prescribed erythromycin ointment into my toddler's eye for pink eye, if I can get it on the eyelid will that help?
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A 34-year old asked:
My wife has pink eye. I have a fresh (not expired) tube of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. Can she apply? If so, please advise on usage/dosage.
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A member asked about a female:
My 9 month old has pink eye and I have a tube of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, how many times a day, how many days?
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A 61-year old female asked:
I have erythromycin ointment for eyelid lump and redness. Should this go in the eye? She said just to cover eyelid to base of lashes. Is this right
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A 40-year old female asked:
Is erythromycin ointment safe for someone who is allergic to keflex/penicillin? Also, if using for eye infection/stye, do I apply it inside my eye?
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A 29-year old female asked:
I have pink eye. Are tobramycin drops just as safe as erythromycin ointment for pregnant women?
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A 33-year old female asked:
My 4 year old got erythromycin ointment for bacterial infection in eye. Looks all cleared up...How long do I need to apply it for? Dr was vague...
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A 34-year old female asked:
Would doxycycline be helpful in treating multiple styes in one eye? Every doctor Ive seen prescribes an erythromycin ointment, but it just contains the issue. At this point, both my top and bottom lid are swollen. And, Im looking for any help.
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A 21-year old female asked:
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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A 32-year old asked:
Can erythromycin opthalmic ointmnt be used for pink eye?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Is erythromycin oinment for pink eye safe to use while nursing? Also if i don't use an antibiotic for bacterial pink eye will it go away?
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A 41-year old asked:
Does erythromycin op treat pink eye?
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A 21-year old female asked:
After using erythromycin op for my pink eye it has gotten redder than before is this normal?
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A 39-year old asked:
How do I apply erythromycin into the eyes of my newborns eyes?
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A 30-year old asked:
How do I apply erythromycin into the eyes of my newborn?
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A 41-year old asked:
How long is erythromycin used for pink eye treatment?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Can I use erythromycin and eye drops to get rid of pink eye faster?
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A 55-year old female asked:
Can a antibiotic clear up a eye infection as a last resort to everything else the dr tried? Like 500 mg of erythromycin ?
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A member asked:
Is erythromycin the right script for a chemical contact with the eye? (oven cleaner) irritated my eye and second visit to the ER the couldn't belive it was given to me...
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