What is bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic?
Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.
Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.
Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria, injury, burns, or contamination by a foreign body in the eye. This medication is also used to treat an eye condition called chronic uveitis.
Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone 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, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, or hydrocortisone. Do not use this medication if you have a fungal or viral infection that affects your eyes, including herpes, chickenpox, or smallpox.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or a viral or fungal infection anywhere in your body.
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.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye.
To make sure this medication is helping your condition and is not causing harmful effects, your eyes will need to be checked on a regular basis during treatment. This will help your doctor determine how long to treat you with bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if your infection gets worse while using this medication.
Bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone should not be used on a child.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, or hydrocortisone. Do not use this medication if you have a fungal or viral infection that affects your eyes, including herpes, chickenpox, or smallpox.
Before using bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ophthalmic, tell your doctor if you have:
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone 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, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone 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, neomycin, polymyxin B and hydrocortisone should not be used on a child.