Erythromycin Eye Ointment, 0.5% Rx
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Erythromycin Eye Ointment, 0.5% Rx
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What is Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment for Dogs and Cats?
- Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment is a prescription antibiotic eye ointment used to treat a variety of bacterial eye infections and conditions in dogs and cats.
Why do cats and dogs use Erythromycin?
- If your dog or cat has been diagnosed with an eye infection, your veterinarian may prescribe an ointment like Erythromycin.
What problems could my dog or cat have with Erythromycin?
- Do not use on pocket pets/ small mammals without your veterinarian's guidance.
How do you use Erythromycin?
- Wait 5 minutes after applyin Erythromycin to the eye before applying any other eye medication.
- Use proper administration techniques to avoid contamination of the medication. Keep the cap on when not in use.
What is in Erythromycin?
- Erythtromycin is a topical antibiotic that treats certain kinds of infections by bacteria.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Erythromycin is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Erythromycin?
- Erythromycin is an antibiotic. Resistance is a major concern when using antibiotics. To help avoid resistance, it is important for you to use this for as long as your veterinarian has prescribed, even if you dog or cat is looking and feeling better.
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Is this same as they use for humans ??
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Erythromycin Eye Ointment is a human-labeled generic medication that may be prescribed for extra-label use by a veterinarian to treat eye conditions in dogs and cats. As a pet pharmacy, VetRxDirect only dispenses this medication with a veterinarian’s prescription for use in animals.
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Should this be applied to the lower lid (similar to eyeliner) or actually in the eye? I understand the importance of gently massaging the closed lid to better disperse the medication. Just a little unsure about the initial application.?
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This eye ointment is applied directly to the eye as prescribed by your veterinarian. The tip of the applicator should not touch the eye, or any other surface to avoid contamination of the medication. If you have any additional questions, you may consider speaking with your veterinarian for guidance on proper administration of this medication.
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Is the .5% drops safe on 6 week old kittens eyes??
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Erythromycin has no safety warnings or precautions based on age. Erythromycin eye ointment has been used in kittens. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns you may have regarding this medication for your kitten.
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My doctor once gave me this to use for my eye. Is it possible this same ointment can be used for a human eye if ordered from you all?
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Erythromycin Eye Ointment is a human labeled generic medication that may be prescribed for extra-label use by a veterinarian to treat eye conditions in dogs and cats. As a pet pharmacy, VetRxDirect only dispenses this medication with a veterinarian’s prescription for use in animals.
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The vet said to administer every 8 hours for my cat, but sometimes that time frame falls in the middle of the night or while I'm at work. Can this be given early/late/before the 8 hours is up??
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Please speak with your veterinarian regarding the dosage and the frequency they have prescribed for this medication.
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Can this medicine be used on kitty zits.?
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Please speak with your veterinarian. Only a veterinarian is legally able to to recommend extra-label use of medications where the directions for use are not consistent with manufacturers labeling.
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.netThe vet didn't say how long to use on my dog with pink eye and McAllen amt green gunk.?
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Topical antibiotics (Erythromycin eye ointment) should be continued for several days past the resolution of the clinical signs (symptoms of dogs pink eye). Treatment durations and frequency of application will depend on type, severity and response to treatment. Please discuss with your veterinarian to ensure the proper treatment duration.
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Can you reuse this product for multiple outbreaks??
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Always ensure the medication used is not expired. Please consult your veterinarian to ensure proper treatment of your pet. This is necessary to verify the outbreak is due to the same diagnosis, as delay of proper treatment may lead to worsening infections and symptoms. In addition, duration of treatment and follow up should be determined by the veterinarian for each outbreak.
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Is this one made in India? My vet prescribed one which is made in India. It didn't work! Now I'm shopping for the same medicine but made in the USA or somewhere else!?
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If you would like more specific information about the brand of the current Erythromycin Eye Ointment in stock, please contact our pharmacy staff via email at [email protected]. Other contact information is available on our site at: https://www.vetrxdirect.com/contact Please speak with your veterinarian as your pet may need to be reassessed to ensure the proper treatment is implemented.
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Have fur-coat color changes been reported following administration??
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No
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