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Swollen, Infected Eye Lids. Clindamycin Phosphate Gel Or Sodium Fusidate Ointment, Which Is Advisable?
Hi there, I got a kind of infection on my eyelid, where in the eye lid get swollen and slowly the skin gets pealed away. i did consult a doctor and he did prescribe an ointment or some kind of gel. but i dont remember the name of that gel. there are 2 kinds of gel at home, one is Clindamycin Phosphate Gel and the other one is Sodium Fusidate Ointment. So it will be a great help if you could help me in informing which would be the Gel my doctor would have prescribed.
Thu, 17 Oct 2013
Hello. Fusidate Sodium Ointment It's ideally suited to treat eyelid infection.
In addition to applying the antibiotic is recommended to do a complete cleaning of the eyelid with special wipes twice a day.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.
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In addition to applying the antibiotic is recommended to do a complete cleaning of the eyelid with special wipes twice a day.Please consult your local doctor for a prescription.I wish you good health.
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