Compr Ophthalmol Update. 2005;6(2):85-101. Antimicrobial medications for conjunctivitis are typically given as one drop (or one-half inch of ointment) four times daily for 5-7 days. Ointments have ...

Yet, insufficient evidence is available to support an immediate change in the standard of care from topical antimicrobial treatment of the umbilical cord to natural healing. Further research is ...