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Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

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Generic Name for Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Erythromycin 5mg/g.

Legal Classification:

Rx

Pharmacological Class for Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Macrolide.

Manufacturer of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Fera Pharmaceuticals

Indications for Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Susceptible infections of conjunctiva and cornea.

Adults and Children:

Apply 1cm ribbon of ointment to infected area up to 6 times daily. Prophylaxis of neonatal gonoccocal or chlamydial conjunctivitis: instill 1cm ribbon of ointment into each lower conjunctival sac.

Warnings/Precautions for Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Pregnancy (Cat.B). Nursing mothers.

Adverse Reactions for Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment

Ocular irritation, redness; hypersensivity reactions, superinfection.

How is Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment supplied?

Oint—3.5g

Related Disease:

Ocular infections

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Updated: 12/16/2010

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Eye Disorders > Ocular infections

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Updated: 2/23/2012

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Eye Disorders > Ocular infections

Polymyxin B sulfate 10000Units, bacitracin zinc 400Units, neomycin (as sulfate) 3.5mg; per g; oph oint.

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Eye Disorders > Ocular infections

Ganciclovir 0.15%; ophthalmic gel; contains benzalkonium chloride.

Updated: 7/20/2010

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