Erythromycin eye ointment is a type of prescription topical medication available from your veterinarian. Although effective at treating bacterial infections in the eyes of cats, Erythromycin poses a risk for side effects in some animals.
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Types of Side Effects
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Possible side effects of Erythromycin eye ointment for cats include blurred vision, burning, irritation, itching, redness and sensitivity to light.
Significance
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The visual side effects associated with use of Erythromycin eye ointment in cats is not common, report Drs. Foster and Smith.
Time Frame
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Typically, the visual side effects of Erythromycin eye ointment last only for a few minutes.
Risks
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Infrquently, cats develop serious allergic reactions to Erythromycin eye ointment. If your cat has had allergic reactions to antibiotics in the past, it may not be safe to use Erythromycin eye ointment.
Considerations
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If your cat has a hard time seeing after you administer Erythromycin eye ointment, be sure to protect it from running into things and injuring itself. Because there is no evidence that Erythromycin eye ointment poses no threat to fetal development, doctors rarely prescribe the medication for pregnant or nursing cats, explains Pet Health Guide.
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