What is bacitracin ophthalmic?
Bacitracin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria.
Bacitracin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Bacitracin 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 ophthalmic?
Before using bacitracin ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you have any type of viral or fungal infection in your eye. Bacitracin is for treating only bacterial infections.
Do not use any other eye medications unless your doctor has prescribed them.
Bacitracin ophthalmic can cause temporary blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Bacitracin will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye.
Do not allow the tip of the ointment tube to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the dropper becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using bacitracin ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin.
Before using bacitracin ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you have any type of viral or fungal infection in your eye. Bacitracin is for treating only bacterial infections.
FDA pregnancy category B. Bacitracin ophthalmic is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether bacitracin 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.