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.

Eye ointment: Tilt your head back, look upward and create a pouch by pulling your lower eyelid down. Squeeze the tube gently and apply the ointment to the lower conjunctival sac. Close your eye and roll the eyeball to ease the spreading of medication. Do not try to blink and avoid rubbing the eye. After using, wipe the tip of the tube with a clean tissue and close the cap tightly. Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the eye ointment to your eye to avoid contamination. Please do not touch the ointment tube tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Eye drops: Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid downwards and outwards. Gently squeeze the dropper and instil the eye drops. Blink a few times to spread the medication inside your eye.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

• Itching
• Redness of the eye
• Stinging/burning sensation
• Temporary blurred vision 
• Eye irritation