Neo-Polycin HC (ophthalmic)

Generic name:bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic) [ BAS-i-TRAY-sin, HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone, NEE-oh-MYE-sin, and-POL-ee-MIX-in-B-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 18, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Neo-Polycin HC ophthalmic?

Neo-Polycin HC ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

Neo-Polycin HC is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Neo-Polycin HC may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a fungal or viral infection of the eye (including herpes).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma;

• cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery; or

• an allergic reaction to a medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Neo-Polycin HC ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use Neo-Polycin HC?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes using a clean tissue.

Do not touch the tip of the ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tube t...