Template:Corneal Abrasion Antibiotics: Difference between revisions
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*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Corneal abrasion|drug=Gatifloxacin|dose=0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days|context=Contact Lens}} '''OR''' | *{{AntibioticDose|disease=Corneal abrasion|drug=Gatifloxacin|dose=0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days|context=Contact Lens}} '''OR''' | ||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Corneal abrasion|drug=Gentamicin|dose=0.3% solution 2 drops six times for 5 days|context=Contact Lens}} | *{{AntibioticDose|disease=Corneal abrasion|drug=Gentamicin|dose=0.3% solution 2 drops six times for 5 days|context=Contact Lens}} | ||
====Pediatric==== | |||
''Same topical regimens as adults'' | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Corneal abrasion|drug=Erythromycin|dose=0.5% ointment applied QID x 3-5 days|context=Pediatric|population=Pediatric}} (preferred in young children) | |||
*{{AntibioticDose|disease=Corneal abrasion|drug=Moxifloxacin|dose=0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops QID x 5 days|context=Pediatric (>1yr)|population=Pediatric}} | |||
Latest revision as of 13:12, 20 March 2026
Does Not Wear Contact Lens
- Erythromycin ointment qid x 3-5d OR
- Ciprofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution 2 drops q6 hours OR
- Ofloxacin 0.3% solution 2 drops q6 hours OR
- Sulfacetamide 10% ophthalmic ointment q6 hours
Wears Contact Lens
Antibiotics should cover pseudomonas and favor 3rd or 4th generation fluoroquinolones
- Levofloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops ever 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Tobramycin 0.3% solution 2 drops q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Gatifloxacin 0.5% solution 2 drops every 2 hours for 2 days THEN q6hrs for 5 days OR
- Gentamicin 0.3% solution 2 drops six times for 5 days
Pediatric
Same topical regimens as adults
- Erythromycin 0.5% ointment applied QID x 3-5 days (preferred in young children)
- Moxifloxacin 0.5% ophthalmic solution 1-2 drops QID x 5 days