Antibiotic

Antibiotic Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

This ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc.

Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development.

Table Of contents

• Antibiotic
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Antibiotic
Generic	Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulphate
Type
Therapeutic Class	Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Manufacturer
Available Country	Canada
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

This ophthalmic ointment is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye and its adnexa including conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulceration and ulcerative blepharitis. It may be applied to prevent ocular infection both pre and post operatively.

Dosage

Antibiotic dosage

Apply the ointment every 3 to 4 hourly for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection or as directed by the physician.

Side Effects

Sometimes this ointment may be absorbed in the blood, but shows no blood related toxicity. Moreover Allergic reaction, eye irritation, eye redness, itching, swelling may occur.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Bacitracin Zinc: Pregnancy Category C

Polymyxin B Sulphate: Pregnancy Category B

Lactation: Undetermined

Contraindication

Polytracin is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to Polymixin-B sulphate, Becitracin Zinc or to cross sensitizing substances.

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