What is Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate for?

This combination product is used to treat minor wounds (such as cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area.

Is Bacitracin Zinc safe for eyes?

This medicine treats only infections that are caused by bacteria. You should not use bacitracin ophthalmic to treat any eye infection that has not been checked by your doctor. To make sure bacitracin is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

Is bacitracin polymyxin used for pink eye?

It is an antibiotic. If you have a severe eye infection, your provider may prescribe an additional steroid medication to help with the swelling. Can Ak-Poly-Bac (bacitracin / polymyxin B) be used for pink eye? Ak-Poly-Bac (bacitracin / polymyxin B) is a good treatment for pink eye if it is due to a bacterial infection.

What is neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointment?

Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment (neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc) is a combination of antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. The brand name Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

How do you apply bacitracin ointment to the eye?

Tilt your head back slightly and pull your lower eyelid down with your index finger to form a pouch. Squeeze the end of the tube to apply a thin layer of the ointment to the inside of the lower eyelid. Close the eye gently to spread the ointment. Your vision may blur for a few minutes.

How do I apply bacitracin to my eye?

Tilt your head back, look upward, and gently pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place a 1/4 to 1/2 inch (0.5 to 1.5 centimeter) strip of ointment into the pouch. Gently close the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.

What is bacitracin polymyxin eye ointment used for?

This medication is used to treat eye infections. This product contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria).

Can I put bacitracin on a stye?

Antibiotic ointment used to treat a stye includes erythromycin, bacitracin, and tobramycin. Generally, a stye goes away without any specific treatment. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic drops or ointments such as erythromycin, bacitracin, and tobramycin.

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 a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes or eyelids.

What are the side effects of bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate ointment?

General:As with other antibiotic preparations, prolonged use of Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment may result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi. If superinfection occurs, appropriate measures should be initiated.

How much zinc is in a gram of bacitracin zinc sulfate?

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate ophthalmic ointment USP, sterile, each gram contains bacitracin zinc equal to 500 bacitracin units and polymyxin B sulfate equal to 10,000 polymyxin B units, in a tube of 3.5 g (1/8 oz) with ophthalmic tip. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

What size tube do you use for bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B?

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment, USP is available in tubes with an ophthalmic tip applicator in the following size: 3.5 g tube (NDC 24208-555-55) DO NOT USE IF CAP AND NECKRING ARE NOT INTACT.