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- $Title{neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin or gramicidin combination (ophthalmic)}
- $Subject{AK-Spore Akorn Mycitracin ophthalmic Upjohn Neomycin Polymyxin B
- Gramicidin Rugby Neosporin Burroughs Wellcome antibiotic neomycin bacitracin
- ointment drops bacterial infections eye bacteria}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin or gramicidin combination (ophthalmic)
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- AK-Spore (Akorn)
- Mycitracin ophthalmic (Upjohn)
- neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin or gramicidin combination (various
- manufacturers)
- Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Gramicidin (Rugby)
- Neosporin (Burroughs Wellcome)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Ophthalmic antibiotic
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- INGREDIENTS
-
- neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin (ointment only) or gramicidin
- (drops only)
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Ophthalmic drops (1.75 mg neomycin, 10,000 units polymyxin B, and 0.025
- mg gramicidin per ml)
- Ophthalmic ointment (3.5 mg neomycin, 10,000 units polymyxin B, and 400
- units or 500 units bacitracin per gm)
-
- STORAGE
-
- The ophthalmic drops and ointment should be stored at room temperature in
- tightly closed containers. This medication should never be frozen.
-
- USES
-
- This medication combination is used to treat bacterial infections of the
- eye. It is an antibiotic combination that is effective against a wide range
- of bacteria. The medication combination acts by preventing the production of
- nutrients that are required for growth of the infecting bacteria. This
- medication is not effective against infections caused by viruses or fungi.
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- TREATMENT
-
- Wash your hands with soap and water before using this medication. In
- order to prevent contamination of the medication, be careful not to touch the
- tube portion of the dropper, and do not let the dropper touch your eye.
- Note that the bottle of eye drops is not completely full. This is to
- allow control of the number of drops dispensed. To apply the eye drops, tilt
- your head back and pull down the lower eyelid with one hand to make a pouch
- below the eye. Drop the prescribed amount of medicine into this pouch and
- slowly close your eyes. Try not to blink. Keep your eyes closed, and place
- one finger at the corner of the eye next to your nose for a minute or two,
- applying slight pressure (this is done to prevent loss of medication through
- the duct that drains fluid from the surface of the eye into the nose and
- throat). Then wipe away any excess with a clean tissue. If you don't think
- the medicine got into the eye, repeat the process once. If you are using more
- than one kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying the
- other medication(s).
- Follow the same general procedure for the ointment. Tilt your head back,
- pull down your lower eyelid, and squeeze the ointment in a line along the
- pouch below the eye. Close the eye and place your finger at the corner of the
- eye near the nose for a minute or two. Do not rub your eyes. Wipe off excess
- ointment and the tip of the tube with clean tissues.
- Since this medication is somewhat difficult to apply, you may prefer to
- have someone else apply it for you.
- If you miss a dose of this medication, insert the drops or apply the
- ointment as soon as possible, unless it is almost time for the next
- application. In that case, do not use the missed dose; just return to your
- regular dosing schedule.
- Continue using this medicine for the entire time prescribed by your
- doctor, even if the symptoms disappear. If you stop too soon, the infection
- could recur.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
-
- Minor.
-
- Blurred vision, burning, or stinging. These side effects should
- disappear as your body adjusts to the drug.
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- Major.
-
- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- disturbed or reduced vision and about itching, rash, redness, or swelling in
- or around your eyes (other than the original symptoms of your infection).
- Also, if the infection seems to be getting worse rather than improving,
- contact your doctor.
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- INTERACTIONS
-
- This medication should not interact with other medications as long as it
- is used according to directions.
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- WARNINGS
-
- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to neomycin, bacitracin, polymyxin B, gramicidin,
- or any related antibiotics (such as amikacin, colistimethate, colistin,
- gentamicin, kanamycin, netilmicin, paromomycin, streptomycin, tobramycin, and
- viomycin).
- * Tell your doctor if you now have or if you have ever had kidney
- disease, an injured cornea, inner ear disease, or myasthenia gravis.
- * Do not use this medication for longer than ten consecutive days unless
- your doctor directs you to do so. Prolonged use of this drug may result in
- eye damage. If you need to use this medication for six weeks or longer, your
- doctor may want you to have an eye examination.
- * This medication has been prescribed for your current infection only.
- Another infection later on may require a different medicine. You should not
- give your medicine to other people or use it for other infections, unless your
- doctor specifically directs you to do so.
- * In order to allow your eye infection to clear, do not apply makeup to
- the affected eye.
- * Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. The effects of this drug during
- pregnancy have not been studied.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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