While awaiting culture results, it is reasonable to treat the neonate prophylactically with erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. If the culture is positive for C. trachomatis, oral therapy is indicated.

The following are safe ophthalmic preparations: Ciloxan® ophthalmic ointment and solution (cipro-floxacin), Vigamox® ophthalmic solution (moxifloxacin), Ocuflox® ophthalmic solution (ofloxacin ...

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the professional organization for licensed pediatricians, erythromycin ointment is the recommended ophthalmic treatment for use in newborns.

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Weng, X. (2011) Application of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment in Surgical Dressing Change. Chinese Practical Medicine, 6, 173.

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