Epiphenicol eye ointment is used to treat bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis and blepharitis. It contains an active ingredient that kills the bacteria causing the infection by preventing them from growing and multiplying. The ointment works to reduce the redness, swelling, itching, and secretions that may accompany the infection.
Epiphenicol is used by placing a small amount of ointment inside the lower eyelid of the affected eye according to the doctor's instructions. It must be continued for the specified period even if symptoms improve to avoid the recurrence of the infection. It is also necessary to avoid touching the tip of the tube directly to the eye and to keep it clean to avoid the transmission of the infection from one eye to another or from one person to another.