Generic name: bacitracin ophthalmic [ BAS-i-TRAY-sin-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: AK-Tracin, Ocu-Tracin, Baciguent Ophthalmic
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment (500 units/g)
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
What is bacitracin ophthalmic?
Bacitracin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria.
Bacitracin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Bacitracin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use bacitracin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. Bacitracin 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.
Do not use bacitracin 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 ophthalmic to treat any eye infection that has not been checked by your doctor.
To make sure bacitracin is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
Bacitracin ophthalmic is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether bacitracin passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
