Erythromycin Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 19, 2024.

Usual Adult Dose for Ocular Infection

Maintenance dose: 1 cm ribbon into the infected eye(s) up to 6 times daily

Use: For the treatment of superficial ocular infections

Usual Pediatric Dose for Ocular Infection

Maintenance dose: 1 cm ribbon into the infected eye(s) up to 6 times daily

Use: For the treatment of superficial ocular infections

Usual Pediatric Dose for Neonatal Conjunctivitis

Maintenance dose: 1 cm ribbon into the lower conjunctival sac of each eye

Comment:

• Do not flush the eye after instillation of the ointment.
• Use a new tube for each infant.

Use: For the prophylaxis of neonatal gonococcal or chlamydial ophthalmia

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Storage requirements:

• Store between 15C to 30C (59F to 86F).
• Keep out of the reach of children.

General:

• Do not use if cap and neckring are not intact.
• Do not use the tube if the bottom ridge of the tube cap is exposed.
• Do not use if there is hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

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