turn into Bacitracin and Polymyxin B (Ophthalmic) Generic Name: Bacitracin and Polymyxin B (Ophthalmic) (bas i TRAY sin & pol i MIKS in bee) Brand Name: AK-Poly-Bac, Polycin, Polycin B Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Pregnancy More User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Bacitracin and Polymyxin B: It is used to treat eye infections. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Bacitracin and Polymyxin B? If you have an allergy to bacitracin, polymyxin B, or any other part of bacitracin and polymyxin B (ophthalmic). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Red, Irritated, Watering Eyes? Chances Are You ve Got Pink Eye What are some things I need to know or do while I take Bacitracin and Polymyxin B? Tell all of your health care providers that you take bacitracin and polymyxin B. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert or have clear eyesight until you see how this medicine affects you. Avoid wearing contacts unless told to wear them by your doctor. Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using bacitracin and polymyxin B while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Bacitracin and Polymyxin B) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses. Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better. For the eye only. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not touch the container tip to the eye, lid, or other skin. Tilt your head back. Pull down lower eyelid of affected eye/eyes. Put a thin film of ointment into the lower eye. Close eye and roll eyeball around for 1 to 2 minutes. Use other eye drugs 10 minutes after the ointment. What do I do if I miss a dose? Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not use 2 doses or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Change in eyesight, eye pain, or very bad eye irritation. What are some other side effects of Bacitracin and Polymyxin B? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Blurred eyesight. Eye irritation. Tearing. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Bacitracin and Polymyxin B? Store at room temperature. Protect from heat. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about bacitracin and polymyxin B, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about bacitracin and polymyxin B. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using bacitracin and polymyxin B. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about bacitracin/polymyxin b ophthalmic Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 1 Review Add your own review/rating Drug class: ophthalmic anti-infectives Consumer resources Bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic Other brands: Polycin , AK-Poly-Bac , Polycin-B Professional resources Bacitracin Polymyxin B (FDA) Bacitracin and Polymyxin B (Ophthalmic) (Wolters Kluwer) Related treatment guides Blepharitis Blepharoconjunctivitis Conjunctivitis, Bacterial Hordeolum Keratitis Keratoconjunctivitis Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Rating 1 User Review 10 /10 1 User Review 10 Rate it! 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