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Pronunciation |
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(bas
i TRAY sin, nee oh MYE sin &
pol i MIKS in bee) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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AK-Spore® Ophthalmic Ointment;
Medi-Quick® Topical Ointment [OTC]; Mycitracin® Topical [OTC];
Neomixin® Topical [OTC]; Neosporin® Ophthalmic Ointment;
Neosporin® Topical Ointment [OTC]; Ocutricin® Topical
Ointment; Septa® Topical Ointment [OTC]; Triple Antibiotic®
Topical |
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Generic
Available |
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Yes |
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Canadian Brand
Names |
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Neotopic |
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Synonyms |
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Neomycin, Bacitracin, and Polymyxin B; Polymyxin B, Bacitracin, and
Neomycin |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Ophthalmic; Antibiotic, Topical |
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Use |
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Helps prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns; short-term
treatment of superficial external ocular infections caused by susceptible
organisms |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Contraindications |
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Hypersensitivity to neomycin, polymyxin B, or zinc bacitracin; epithelial
herpes simplex keratitis; mycobacterial or fungal infections; topical ointments
for external use only |
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Adverse
Reactions |
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1% to 10%:
Dermatologic: Reddening, allergic contact dermatitis
Local: Itching, failure to heal |
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Drug
Interactions |
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No data reported |
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Mechanism of
Action |
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Refer to individual monographs for Bacitracin; Neomycin Sulfate; and
Polymyxin B Sulfate |
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Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults:
Topical: Apply 1-5 times/day to infected area and cover with sterile bandage
as needed |
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Mental Health: Effects
on Mental Status |
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None reported |
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Mental Health:
Effects on Psychiatric
Treatment |
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None reported |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform
prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if
breast-feeding. |
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Nursing
Implications |
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Symptoms of neomycin sensitization include itching, reddening, edema, failure
to heal; ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing |
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Dosage Forms |
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Ointment:
Topical: Bacitracin 400 units, neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, and polymyxin B
sulfate 5000 units per g |
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