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How to Use

To use:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1-cm - approximately 1/3-inch strip of ointment is usually enough, unless you have been told by your family doctor to use a various amount. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
• To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. After using erythromycin eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For ophthalmic ointment dosage form:
  • For treat of eye infections:
    • Adults and children Use in the eyes up to six times a day as directed by your family doctor.
  • For prevention of neonatal conjunctivitis and ophthalmia neonatorum:
    • Newborn babies Use in the eyes once at birth.

Missed dose If you do miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.