Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Comparative Study
. 1991 Jun;8(2):125-9.
doi: 10.1136/emj.8.2.125.

A study to compare the use of fusidic acid viscous eye drops and chloramphenicol eye ointment in an accident and emergency department

M R James  1 , R Brogan, M Carew-McColl
Affiliations
Comparative Study

A study to compare the use of fusidic acid viscous eye drops and chloramphenicol eye ointment in an accident and emergency department

M R James et al. Arch Emerg Med. 1991 Jun.

Abstract

A total of 300 patients attending an Accident and Emergency department with ophthalmic complaints needing topical antibiotic treatment were treated with fucithalmic or chloramphenicol (chloromycetin). Their compliance and the incidence of side effects were assessed. There was a 70.3% response rate to the questionnaire. Of the patients 51.3% using fucithalmic completed the 5 day course compared with 37.2% of those taking chloramphenicol. However, no patients were found to have suffered as a result of failing to complete the course. The incidence of side effects was similar in both groups.

PubMed Disclaimer

Similar articles

See all similar articles

References

    1. Am J Ophthalmol. 1982 Mar;93(3):356-60 - PubMed
    1. Lancet. 1987 Dec 19;2(8573):1456 - PubMed
    1. Am J Ophthalmol. 1981 Dec;92(6):870-1 - PubMed
    1. Acta Ophthalmol (Copenh). 1987 Feb;65(1):43-7 - PubMed
    1. Eur J Drug Metab Pharmacokinet. 1987 Jul-Sep;12(3):215-8 - PubMed

Publication types

MeSH terms