What is Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Antibiotics kill bacteria. Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin BCombination medicine for treating bacterial infections in the eye or eyelid.This medication guide does not list all possible uses for bacitracin, polymyxin B, or neomycin.
Side effects of Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat.
Side effects from neomycin and polymyxin B can be serious. You should call your doctor immediately if you experience:
- Severe itching of the eyes or watering
- Eye pain
- Eye swelling, redness, and discomfort (these may be signs of infection);
You may experience less serious side effects or none at all.There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. The FDA can be contacted at 1-800-FDA-1088 to report side effects.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, your allergies, and the medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you have an allergy to bacitracin or neomycin.If you've ever experienced an allergic reaction after taking any anti-biotic eye medicine, tell your doctor.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or nursing.Do not administer this medicine to an infant without consulting a doctor.
How to take Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all instructions on the label. Follow the directions on the label.Before using eye medications, wash your hands.Apply the ointment by pulling down your lower eyelid and tilting your head slightly back. In this pocket, squeeze a small ribbon of ointment out of the tube. Keep your eye closed for a minute or two after you blink gently. Use a tissue to wipe off any excess ointment.Avoid touching the tube tip or placing it directly on your eye. The tip of the tube can cause serious vision problems if it is contaminated.Do not stop taking the medicine before it is completely cleared. You may experience symptoms before the infection has completely cleared. You may increase your chances of a second infection resistant to antibiotics if you skip doses.If your symptoms don't improve or worsen while taking this medication, call your doctor.Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature. Keep products stored at room temperature, away from moisture and heat sources. When not in use, keep the tube tightly sealed.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for bacterial conjunctivitis:
Apply the eye drops every 3–4 hours for 7–10 days.
Comments:
The severity of the infection will determine how long you should take it and what dosage to use.
Use: For the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa (including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis) due to susceptible bacteria
Adult dose for keratitis:
Apply the eye drops every 3–4 hours for 7–10 days.
Comments:
Dosing and duration are dependent on the severity of the infection.
Use: For the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa (including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis) due to susceptible bacteria
Usual Adult Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis:
Apply the eye drops every 3–4 hours for 7–10 days.
Comments:
Dosing and duration are dependent on the severity of the infection.
Use: For the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa (including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis) due to susceptible bacteria
Adult dose for blepharitis:
Apply the eye drops every 3–4 hours for 7–10 days.
Comments:
Dosing and duration are dependent on the severity of the infection.
Use: For the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa (including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis) due to susceptible bacteria
Usual adult dose for blepharoconjunctivitis:
Apply the eye drops every 3–4 hours for 7–10 days.
Comments:
Dosing and duration are dependent on the severity of the infection.
Use: For the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa (including conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis) due to susceptible bacteria
What happens if I miss the dose?
If your next dose is soon approaching, do not take an incomplete or late dosage. Instead, pass up this missed one altogether and wait. Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of bacitracin ophthalmic, neomycin, and polymyxin-B ophthalmic are not dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical care or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
This medicine can cause blurred vision or affect your reaction time. You should be careful when driving or doing anything else that requires clear vision.You should only use eye drops prescribed by your doctor.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine used on your eyes. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies.
