Bacitracin ophthalmic

Generic name: Bacitracin Ophthalmic
Dosage form: ophthalmic ointment (500 units/g)
Drug class: Ophthalmic anti-infectives

Usage of Bacitracin ophthalmic

Bacitracin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria.

Bacitracin ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes.

Bacitracin ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Bacitracin ophthalmic side effects

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

Less serious side effects may be more likely, and you may have none at all.

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 ophthalmic

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to bacitracin.

Do not use bacitracin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. This medicine treats only infections that are caused by bacteria.

You should not use bacitracin ophthalmic to treat any eye infection that has not been checked by your doctor.

To make sure bacitracin is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.

Bacitracin ophthalmic is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether bacitracin passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

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Warnings

Do not use bacitracin ophthalmic if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. Bacitracin ophthalmic treats only infections that are caused by bacteria.

What other drugs will affect Bacitracin ophthalmic

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

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