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Erythromycin is a medication prescribed to treat bacterial eye infections and pink eye, particularly in newborns.
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What is Erythromycin?
Erythromycin eye ointment is classified as a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis, pink eye, and some cases of stye. However, it doesn’t treat infections caused by viruses.
Uses of Erythromycin
Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment uses include the treatment of bacterial eye infections, including pink eye. Erythromycin ointment for the eye may also be prescribed for a stye that does not resolve.
How does it work?
Erythromycin ointment belongs to the macrolide antibiotic class. These medications work by halting the growth of bacteria by stopping them from producing the proteins that they need to survive.
What are the different dosage forms and strengths of Erythromycin?
The generic erythromycin ointment dosage is 5 mg/g (1 g, 3.5 g).
The typical dosage for this ointment is applied in the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day.
How to use it?
This medication is formulated to be used in the eyes only. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using the medication. Tilting your head back slightly, pull your lower eyelid down gently with your index finger to form a pouch. Avoid touching the tip of the tube, your eye, or fingertips to prevent contamination. After that squeeze the end of the tube to apply a thin ointment layer to the lower eyelid’s inside. Use the medication as directed. The typical dose of Erythromycin for pink eye is to put 1 cm of ointment in the affected eye/eyes 4 to 6 times a day, depending on the severity of the infection.
Side effects of Erythromycin
Common side effects of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment include:
- Irritation at the site of application
Some serious side effects include:
- Allergic reactions that manifest as a skin rash, hives, itching or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Worsening eye pain or redness, irritation and discharge
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Prescription
- Erythromycin eye ointment, 3.5g
- Apply a half-centimeter strip in your eyes up to 4 times a day
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Precautions and Contraindications
- In order to prevent the possibility of contamination, don’t let the tip of the tube touch the eye or other surfaces as this may result in infection and vision loss.
- To prevent your infection from getting worse, don’t wear contact lenses while using the erythromycin eye ointment. Your doctor will inform you when it’s safe to wear contacts again.
- Do not use any other eye products simultaneously before asking your healthcare provider.
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- WebMD: Erythromycin Ointment
- Cleveland Clinic: Erythromycin Ointment
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