Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate
RxNorm 308511· BACITRACIN ZINC AND POLYMYXIN B SULFATE· OPHTHALMIC
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Indications and usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate.
Dosage and administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply the ointment every 3 or 4 hours for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection. FOR OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY
Warnings
WARNINGS Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.
Contraindications
CONTRAINDICATIONS This product is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Adverse events
Most frequently reported events (FDA FAERS). Report frequency does not imply causation.
- off label use14
- weight increased13
- headache12
- pruritus12
- pain11
- wheezing11
- wound infection11
- dyspepsia10
- dyspnoea10
- hypersensitivity10
- nausea10
- rash10
- weight decreased10
- wound10
- chest pain9
- condition aggravated9
Adverse reactions (label)
ADVERSE REACTIONS To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
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