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Credes erythromycin Macrolide Reduces bacterial Topical eye Neonatal eye N/A Mild eye irritation,
prophylaxis antibiotic growth and ointment / prophylaxis for redness, and - Ensure
reproduction by ophthalmic prevention of hypersensitivity informed
binding to and route gonococcal consent
blocking the 50S ophthalmia - Assess eyes
component of neonatorum for drainage
ribosomes. or crusting
- Monitor for
side effects
after
administration
- Administer
within one
hour after
delivery
- Clean eyes
prior to
administration
- Apply 1 cm
ribbon of
ointment to
the lower
conjunctival
sac of each
eye. Inner to
outer canthus
- Avoid
contamination
of applicator
tip
- Close the eyes
for 30–60
seconds
- Wipe away
any excess
ointment
around the
periorbital
skin