Is Erythromycin as an Eye Ointment Ototoxic?

[another sean]

I've seen that erythromycin is ototoxic thru IV and pill. I was prescribed erythromycin as an ointment to put in my eye. Would it still be considered ototoxic? My ENT is away and my ophthalmologist isn't sure.

 

[PaulBe]

The problem with Erythro seems be dose related i.e rate of rise in blood levels. IV dosing is worst. I'd be surprised if an ointment was able to bring your blood levels up to anything like toxic. That said, ask for an alternative if you can. There's no reason to tweak the tail of the tiger if you don't need to.

 

[EatMoTacos]

I've seen that erythromycin is ototoxic thru IV and pill. I was prescribed erythromycin as an ointment to put in my eye. Would it still be considered ototoxic? My ENT is away and my ophthalmologist isn't sure.

Did you end up using the ointment in your eye? Did you have any adverse effects?

 

[another sean]

Did you end up using the ointment in your eye? Did you have any adverse effects?

No, I never used it. My eye ended up being fine.