Baciguent Ophthalmic Ointment Dosage
Generic name: BACITRACIN 500[USP'U] in 1g
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 16, 2024.
The ointment should be applied directly into the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times daily. In blepharitis all scales and crusts should be carefully removed and the ointment then spread uniformly over the lid margins. Patients should be instructed to take appropriate measures to avoid gross contamination of the ointment when applying the ointment directly to the infected eye.
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