Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic
Generic name: bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic [ BAS-i-TRAY-sin-and-POL-ee-MIX-in-B-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: AK-Poly-Bac, Polycin, Ocumycin, Polycin-B, Polytracin Ophthalmic, Polysporin Ophthalmic
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment (500 units-10000 units/g)
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
What is bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Bacitracin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes or eyelids.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic treats only infections that are caused by bacteria.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to bacitracin or polymyxin B.
Do not use bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. This medicine treats only infections that are caused by bacteria.
You should not use bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic to treat any eye infection that has not been checked by your doctor.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether bacitracin and polymyxin B passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
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. Hold the ointment tube with the tip pointing toward this pocket. Look up and away from the tip.
Squeeze out a ribbon of ointment into the lower eyelid pocket without touching the tip of the tube to your eye. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 o...
