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What Are Neosporin Ophthalmic Treatments?
There are, however, two formulations of Neosporin prescribed specifically for ophthalmic, or eye-related, purposes.
Eye Infections
Eyes can become infected by bacteria, fungi, or viruses.
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Can Neosporin Be Used in Eyes?
Polysporin and Polytrim ophthalmic treatments are used for several kinds of eye infections, including the following.
Ointment
Polysporin ophthalmic ointment is prescribed in a 1/8 oz.
(3.5 g) tube that has an ophthalmic tip.
Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than your healthcare provider prescribes.
Do not apply a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Solution
Only use these medications for your eyes.
If you experience this, dont drive a vehicle, operate machinery, or perform any hazardous activity.
Stop using the eye ointment or drops immediately and consult your healthcare provider.
Let your healthcare provider know if you have or have ever had hearing problems or kidney disease.
Another sensitization reaction is a failure to heal.
Symptoms usually subside quickly after stopping use of the eye ointment or drops.
If this happens, your healthcare provider will prescribe other medication.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are planning to become pregnant or are already pregnant.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk.
Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established.
Conjunctivitis and styes are examples of common infections.
Your healthcare provider determine which product is best for your individual needs.
Johnson & Johnson.NEOSPORIN Original Ointment.
Pfizer.NEOSPORIN Ophthalmic Solution Sterile.
Burroughs Wellcome Co.NEOSPORIN Ophthalmic Ointment Sterile.
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