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bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic
bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic
What is the most important information I should know about this medicine?
What is the most important information I should know about this medicine?
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.
What is bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
What is bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eye or eyelid.
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using this medicine?
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using this medicine?
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any antibiotic eye medication.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
How should I use this medicine?
How should I use this medicine?
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 ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes using a clean tissue.
Do not touch the tip of the ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tube tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I miss a dose?
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
What should I avoid while using this medicine?
What should I avoid while using this medicine?
This medicine may cause blurred vision and may impair your reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
Do not use other eye medications unless your doctor tells you to.
What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
What are the possible side effects of this medicine?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe itching or watering of your eyes;
- eye pain; or
- eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection);
Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect this medicine?
What other drugs will affect this medicine?
Medicine used in the eyes is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
Where can I get more information?
Your pharmacist can provide more information about bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic.
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