Topical prophylaxis alone is inadequate for these infants. Apply 1cm ribbon of ointment to infected area up to 6 times daily. Prophylaxis of neonatal gonoccocal or chlamydial conjunctivitis ...

Polymyxin B sulfate 10000Units, bacitracin zinc 400Units, neomycin (as sulfate) 3.5mg; per g; oph oint. 1–2 drops or small amount of oint every 4 hours for 7–10 days. Max 2 drops every 2 hours.

Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2005;6(2):85-101. Antimicrobial medications for conjunctivitis are typically given as one drop (or one-half inch of ointment) four times daily for 5-7 days. Ointments have ...