For ophthalmic ointment dosage form: For treatment of eye infections: Adults and children—Use in the eyes up to six times a day as directed by your doctor
In the United States, erythromycin ointment or drops are routinely put into each of the newborn's eyes after delivery to prevent conjunctivitis caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Erythromycin is
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For infants born to mothers with chlamydia exposure, there is no prophylaxis recommended but it is important to
It’s just like a little gel that they directly put in the lining of the baby’s eye
Erythromycin ointment is close to 100% effective in preventing gonorrhea eye infections, but chlamydia infections can still pop up as long as 2 weeks after delivery
Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment has also been effective for prevention of neonatal conjunctivitis due to C