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Can I use neomycin on my eye?Neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone combination is used to treat eye infections and inflammation, including conjunctivitis and chronic anterior uveitis. It also prevents damage caused by chemicals, radiation, or foreign objects entering the eye.
How long should I use neomycin?by Drugs.com
Neomycin ear drops should not be used longer than 10 days. Neomycin ear drops are used to treat inflamed bacterial ear infections.
How do you apply eye ointment?How do I apply eye ointment?. Sit down comfortably and put your head back.. Pull your lower lid down.. Apply ointment into the pocket formed by your lid pulled away from your eye. ... . Blinking the eyes will spread the ointment to the upper lids as well.. Wipe off the excess with a clean tissue.. |