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Erythromycin ointment (generic Eyemycin)
Uses This medication is used to treat certain eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). It is also used to prevent certain eye infections in newborns. It belongs to a class of drugs known as macrolide antibiotics. Erythromycin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for…
Read MoreBesivance (Besifloxacin)
Uses This medication is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Besifloxacin belongs to a class of drugs known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (such as infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary…
Read MoreCiprofloxacin (generic Ciloxan)
Uses This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ciprofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its…
Read MoreOfloxacin (generic Ocuflox, Floxin)
Uses This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its…
Read MoreGatifloxacin (generic Zymaxid)
Uses This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used for eye infections (such as conjunctivitis). This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness. How to use Zymaxid Drops For best results, use exactly as…
Read MoreMoxifloxacin (generic Avelox)
Uses Moxifloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for virus infections (such as common cold, flu). Using any antibiotic when it is not…
Read MoreLoteprednol (generic Lotemax)
Uses This medication is used to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How to use Lotemax Drops Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medication. Sterilize contact lenses according…
Read MoreLotemax ointment (Loteprednol)
Uses This medication is used to treat eye inflammation and pain after eye surgery. Loteprednol works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How to use Lotemax Ointment Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medication. Sterilize contact lenses according…
Read MoreFluorometholone (generic FML)
Uses This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Fluorometholone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How to use Fluorometholone (Ophth) Suspension Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not wear contact lenses while you…
Read MorePrednisolone Acetate (generic Pred Forte)
Uses This medication is used to treat certain eye conditions due to inflammation or injury. Prednisolone works by relieving symptoms such as swelling, redness, and itching. It belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids. How to use Prednisolone Acetate (Ophth) Suspension Unless otherwise directed by your doctor, do not wear contact lenses while…
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