11.3 Anti-infective eye preparation

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Last edited: 20-02-2024

First line drugs

Second line drugs

Specialist drugs

Secondary care drugs

A preservative free option (or single unit dose drops) may be prescribed if available for all formulary products listed if clinically necessary, as an alternative option
Please ensure that all prescriptions for eye drops clearly state the number of drops, into which eye(s), and the frequency of administration

11.3.1 Antibacterials

Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment (TLS Green)

Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops (TLS Green)

Gentamicin 0.3% eye drops (TLS Green)

Azithromycin 1.5% eye drops (TLS Amber)

Eye Hospital use only:

Erythromycin 0.5% eye ointment (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Hexamidine eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Vancomycin 1.4% eye drops (unlicensed - Special) (TLS Red)

Chlorhexidine 0.02% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Specific indication:

Vancomycin 5% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

PHMB (Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride) eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Gentamicin 1.5% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Cefuroxime 5% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Levofloxacin 0.5% eye drops (TLS Red)

Alternatives:

Fusidic acid 1% viscous eye drops (TLS Blue)

Amikacin 35mg/mL (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

For LASIK (Laser in situ Keratomileusis)

11.3.2 Antifungals

Eye Hospital use only:

11.3 Anti-infective eye preparation

11.3.1 Antibacterials

Chloramphenicol 1% eye ointment (TLS Green)

Chloramphenicol 0.5% eye drops (TLS Green)

Gentamicin 0.3% eye drops (TLS Green)

Azithromycin 1.5% eye drops (TLS Amber)

Erythromycin 0.5% eye ointment (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Hexamidine eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Vancomycin 1.4% eye drops (unlicensed - Special) (TLS Red)

Chlorhexidine 0.02% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Vancomycin 5% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

PHMB (Polyhexamethylene biguanide hydrochloride) eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Gentamicin 1.5% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Cefuroxime 5% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Levofloxacin 0.5% eye drops (TLS Red)

Fusidic acid 1% viscous eye drops (TLS Blue)

Amikacin 35mg/mL (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

11.3.2 Antifungals

Chlorhexidine 0.2% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)

Voriconazole 1% eye drops (unlicensed Special) (TLS Red)

Amphotericin 0.15% eye drops (unlicensed Special) (TLS Red)

11.3.3 Antivirals

Aciclovir 3% eye ointment (TLS Amber Specialist Recommended)

Ganciclovir eye gel 0.15% (TLS Red)

F3T (Trifluorothymidine) 1% eye drops (unlicensed) (TLS Red)