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How often do you use Erythromycin Ophthalmic ointment?
how often do you use
Can bacitracin ophthalmic ointment be bought over the counter?
I have found that it is not available OTC.
What is Trithalmic Ophthalmic Ointment?
A triple antibiotic ointment for use in the eyes. I purchased this at the vet and found it is the same as Vetropolycin, which you can purchase online.
What is the definition of ointment?
A thick, spreadable substance that contains medicine and is meant to be used on the skin, or, if it is specifically an ophthalmic, or "eye" ointment, in the eye,
Can you use bacitracin ophthalmic ointment if allergic to penicillin?
Yes, as it is not a part of the penicillin family.
What is neo-poly-bac?
Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic Ointment is an eye ointment. The active ingredients are the antibiotics Neomycin and Polymyxin B and Bacitracin Zinc.
How should ophthalmic solution and ointment be administered?
According to the instructions on the packaging, unless otherwise directed by a qualified medical practitioner.
What is the difference between gentamicin ointment and gentamicin ophthamalic ointment?
Gentamicin ointment is to be used externally for skin infections and such while Gentamicin ophthalmic ointment is for the eyes ONLY! Also, if it is an old prescription OR someone else's script, DO NOT use it. Even with something as simple as an antibiotic, it can be harmful is misused. Hope this helps!
Can tobramycin ophthalmic be used for my cat's eye infection?
What is the best way to put eye drops in a cats eye
Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat pink eye?
Generally, no. Bacitracin ointment should not be applied near the eye unless it is Bacitracin ophthalmic ointment. Even that medicine, however, is only useful against bacterial infections, and only some of those. Most cases of "pink eye" are caused by viruses, and are therefore not treatable with Bacitracin.
Could Falcon Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution USP be used to soothe dry itchy eyes?
No, Falcon Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is an antibiotic eye drop used to treat bacterial infections. For dry, itchy eyes, artificial tears or lubricating eye drops would be more appropriate.
Can you use neomycin and polymyxin b on your dog?
My vet prescribed Fougera brand Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment USP for use in my dog when she had an eye infection.
