Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical

Generic name: Bacitracin, Neomycin, And Polymyxin B (topical)
Dosage form: topical ointment (400 units-3.5 mg-5000 units/g)
Drug class: Topical antibiotics

Usage of Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical

Bacitracin, Neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria on your skin.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used as a first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic Reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

A rare but serious side effect of neomycin is hearing loss, which has occurred in people using other forms of neomycin. It is unlikely that you would absorb enough of this medicine through your skin to cause this effect. Call your doctor at once if you notice any changes in your hearing.

Call your doctor at once if you have severe redness or irritation, swelling, pus, oozing, or other signs of infection.

Common side effects of bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B may include:

mild itching or rash; or

minor skin irritation after using the medicine.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:

chronic ear infections; or

a ruptured (torn) eardrum.

It is not known whether bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

It is not known whether bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical should not be used on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.

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Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B topical

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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