Will polysporin drops cure pink eye?
Treatment of bacterial pink eye: Ask your pharmacist for effective treatment, such as POLYSPORIN® Eye & Ear Drops. Apply one to two drops, four times daily for 7 to 10 days.
What is polysporin eye drops used for?
This medication is used to treat eye infections. This product contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria).
How long should you use polysporin pink eye drops?
Apply 1 to 2 POLYSPORIN® Eye & Ear Drops in infected eye or ear 4 times a day, for 7 to 10 days. Avoid contact with the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination of the solution. Eye drops suitable for all ages. For ear infections, a doctor should be consulted before treating children under 6.
Are polysporin eye drops effective?
This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
How often to use Polysporin eye drops for ear infection?
Directions for Use: Apply 1 to 2 POLYSPORIN® Eye & Ear Drops in infected eye or ear 4 times a day, for 7 to 10 days. Avoid contact with the tip of the dropper to prevent contamination of the solution. Eye drops suitable for all ages. For ear infections, a doctor should be consulted before treating children under 6.
What are the side effects of Polysporin eye drops?
This product contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria).
Is it OK to use Polysporin on Red Eye?
Turns out their is a small cut in the corner of his eye and it’s the skin around it that’s red. I started using the Polysporin and it looks much better already, he even keeps it all the way open now. He’s using it fine, so I think I’ll keep using the drops for now and just keep and eye on him. You must log in or register to reply here.
How do you put Polysporin ointment in your eye?
How to use Polysporin Ointment. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place a 1/2 inch (1.5 centimeters) strip of ointment into the pouch by squeezing the tube gently. Close the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
This product contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria).
Can you use Polysporin for an ear infection?
POLYSPORIN® Eye & Ear Drops are a sterile treatment for external eye/ear infections. Treat pink eye and external ear infections with POLYSPORIN®.
How often to apply Polysporin eye and ear drops?
Apply 1 to 2 POLYSPORIN® Eye & Ear Drops in infected eye or ear 4 times a day, for 7 to 10 days.
How to use Polysporin Ointment. Tilt your head back, look upward, and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place a 1/2 inch (1.5 centimeters) strip of ointment into the pouch by squeezing the tube gently. Close the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.