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Suggest Treatment For Eye Irritation
Posted on
Sat, 18 Apr 2015
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Sat, 18 Apr 2015
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Tue, 5 May 2015
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Question : Hi,
i had eye irritation and was prescribed with MILFLOX DF 4 times a day. How long do i need to close my eyes after the application of the drops to be effective. Is it same for any other eye drop as well.
i had eye irritation and was prescribed with MILFLOX DF 4 times a day. How long do i need to close my eyes after the application of the drops to be effective. Is it same for any other eye drop as well.
Brief Answer:
3 minutes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delayed response.
You may have to close your eyes for a minimum of 3 minutes for the medicine to get absorbed.
Yes, it is almost same to all medications used as drops. In case of ointments a duration of 15 min is a must.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
3 minutes
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Sorry for the delayed response.
You may have to close your eyes for a minimum of 3 minutes for the medicine to get absorbed.
Yes, it is almost same to all medications used as drops. In case of ointments a duration of 15 min is a must.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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