What is bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Bacitracin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin or polymyxin B.
Do not allow the tip of the ointment tube to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the tip becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye. Do not share the ointment with another person.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if your infection gets worse while using this medication.
If you use this medication long-term, you may need frequent eye exams to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B should not be used on a child.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin or polymyxin B.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic is harmful to an unborn baby. Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B should not be used on a child.