Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B (topical)
Generic name: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B (topical) [ BAS-i-TRAY-sin, NEE-oh-MYE-sin, POL-ee-MIX-in-B ]
Brand names: Medi-Quik, Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic, Septa, Mycitracin Triple Antibiotic,
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Dosage form: topical ointment (400 units-3.5 mg-5000 units/g)
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
What is bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B?
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria on your skin.
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used as a first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin.
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
chronic ear infections; or
a ruptured (torn) eardrum.
It is not known whether bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical should not be used on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
How should I use bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Before you apply this medication, wash the skin area with soap and water and then dry it thoroughly.
Do not apply the ointment ove
