What is gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are all antibiotics. They are used to treat bacterial infections.
The ophthalmic form of gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.
Gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the liquid from draining down your tear duct.
Who should not use gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?
Do not use gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
It is not known whether gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic passes into breast milk. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.