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Erythromycin (Ophthalmic)
Treats eye infections.Belongs to a class of drugs called antibiotics.
Brand Names:
Romycin
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to erythromycin.
Uses:
Ointment
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Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. This medicine is not for long-term use.
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Wash your hands before and after using the medicine.
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To use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.
If a dose is missed:
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If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
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Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
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Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are using any other products for the eye.
Warnings:
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Check with your doctor if your condition gets worse or does not get better while using erythromycin.
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If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have other eye problems such as glaucoma or cataracts before using this medicine.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Severe irritation of the eyes that was not there before using the medicine
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Burning or stinging of the eye, tearing
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Blurred vision is common for the first few minutes after using. If it continues, talk with your doctor.
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