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====Bacterial Conjunctivitis==== | ====Bacterial Conjunctivitis==== | ||
*Counsel patient/family on importance of hand hygiene/avoiding touching face to prevent spread! | |||
''These options do not cover gonococcal or chlamydial infections'' | ''These options do not cover gonococcal or chlamydial infections'' | ||
*Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim (Polytrim) 2 drops every 6 hours for 7 days OR | *Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim (Polytrim) 2 drops every 6 hours for 7 days OR | ||
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Bacterial Conjunctivitis
- Counsel patient/family on importance of hand hygiene/avoiding touching face to prevent spread!
These options do not cover gonococcal or chlamydial infections
- Polymyxin B/Trimethoprim (Polytrim) 2 drops every 6 hours for 7 days OR
- Erythromycin applied to the conjunctiva q6hrs fir 7 days OR
- Levofloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Gatifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN 1 drop every 6 hours for 5 days OR
- Azithromycin 1% ophthalmic solution 1 drop BID for 2 days THEN 1 drop daily for 5 days