BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is an ophthalmic medication that belongs to the class of 'antibiotics' and is primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), and blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.
BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is composed of three antibiotic medicines: Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B. Bacitracin works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis. Neomycin prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Polymyxin B destroys the bacterial membranes and causes the loss of essential metabolites in bacteria. Thereby, BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B helps treat bacterial eye infections.
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Common side effects of BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B include itching, redness of the eye, stinging/burning sensation, temporary blurred vision, and eye irritation. These side effects may not occur in every patient using this medication and differ individually. If the side effects persist longer or worsen, please seek a doctor's advice.
Let your doctor know if you are allergic to BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B or any other medications. Avoid contact of the dispensing container with the eye, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces to prevent contamination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B. This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision; hence drive only when you are alert and have clear vision. BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is recommended for children only if advised by a doctor.
Bacterial eye infections.
BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is composed of three antibiotic medicines, namely Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B. Bacitracin is a bacteriostatic medicine (stops the growth or reproduction of bacteria) that works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Polymyxin B, an antibiotic, destroys the bacterial membranes by binding to the phospholipids on the cell membranes of gram-negative bacteria. This process of binding causes the loss of essential metabolites in bacteria. Together, BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B helps treat bacterial eye infections.
Inform your doctor if you have had any allergic reactions to BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B. If you wear contact lenses, remove them while administering the medicine into the eye. It is advised to check with your doctor before using BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid driving, or operating machines since BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B may cause temporary blurred vision for a while. BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B should not be used in children unless advised by a doctor.
Drug-Drug Interaction: No interactions were found.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions were found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Brief your doctor if you have a medical history of allergic reactions to antibiotic eye medicines before taking BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B.
There is limited information on how alcohol consumption affects BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B. Please consult your doctor.
It is advised to consult your doctor if you plan to conceive or are already pregnant before starting BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B.
There are limited studies on how BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B affects breastfed infants. Please consult your doctor before using BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B if you are breastfeeding.
BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B may cause side effects like blurry vision, affecting your driving ability. Do not drive or operate machinery in such cases. Drive only when you are alert and have clear vision.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B.
BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor.
It is advised to contact your doctor if the infection symptoms persist or worsen after two weeks of treatment.
Bacterial eye infection: A bacterial eye infection occurs when bacteria invade any part of the eyeball or its surrounding tissues, including the cornea (clear front surface of the eye) and the conjunctiva (thin membrane lining the outer eye and inner eyelids). A bacterial eye infection symptoms include red eyes, pain, swelling of the eyes, watery eyes, itching, and blurry vision. Some very common eye infections are conjunctivitis (the inflammation and irritation of the eye's mucous membrane, conjunctiva), stye (bump on the eyelid), uveitis (inflammation of the uvea-middle layer of the eye), marginal keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), and blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids).
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