Abstract
In this study, we report 4 infants who developed severe ocular reactions after neonatal ocular prophylaxis with gentamicin ophthalmic ointment during a period of erythromycin ophthalmic ointment shortage. In light of this experience, gentamicin ophthalmic ointment should not be used as an alternative for neonatal ocular prophylaxis.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis / adverse effects*
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis / methods
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Gentamicins / administration & dosage
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Gentamicins / adverse effects*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Ointments / administration & dosage
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Ointments / adverse effects*
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Ophthalmia Neonatorum / prevention & control*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Gentamicins
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Ointments