Help Ensure Ear Meds Aren’t Put in the Eyes

April 2023

More reports of mishaps will put focus on preventing ear drops from being instilled into the eyes.

In one case, carbamide peroxide drops for earwax were inadvertently used in the eye...causing stinging, swelling, and redness.

This type of mix-up isn’t surprising...since many ear and eye meds have similar-looking names and packaging.

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Cardiology Be Ready for Camzyos for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Medication Errors Help Ensure Ear Meds Aren’t Put in the Eyes