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Azithromycin (ophthalmic) dosage and administration
Introduction
Dosage And Administration
Dosage And Administration
The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is:
Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, eight to twelve hours apart for the first two days and then instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily for the next five days.
Dosage Forms and Strengths
2.5 mL of a 1% sterile topical ophthalmic solution.[1]
References
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.
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