Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic
Generic name: gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic [ gram-i-SYE-din, NEE-oh-MYE-sin, POL-ee-MIX-in-B-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: Neosporin Ophthalmic, Neocidin, AK-Spore, Neocin PG, Neoptic, Ocu-Spore-G
Dosage form: ophthalmic solution (0.025 mg-1.75 mg-10000 units/mL)
Drug class:Ophthalmic anti-infectives
What is gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that fight bacteria.
Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial eye infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) or blepharitis (eyelid inflammation).
Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for 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 medicine if you are allergic to gramicidin, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to certain antibiotics (kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
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 eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the dropper above the eye and squeeze a drop into this pocket. Close your eyes for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use only the number of drops your doctor has prescribed. Wait at least 5 minutes before using any other eye drops your doctor has prescribed.
Do not touch the tip of the eye dropper or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated dropper can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Store at room temperature, away from heat and light. Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.
