Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone

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Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone

	Pronunciation
	U.S. Brand Names
	Generic Available
	Synonyms
	Pharmacological Index
	Use
	Pregnancy Risk Factor
	Adverse Reactions

	Drug Interactions
	Mechanism of Action
	Usual Dosage
	Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
	Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
	Patient Information
	Dosage Forms

Pronunciation

(bas i TRAY sin, nee oh MYE sin, pol i MIKS in bee & hye droe KOR ti sone)

U.S. Brand Names

AK-Spore® H.C. Ophthalmic Ointment; Cortisporin® Ophthalmic Ointment; Cortisporin® Topical Ointment; Neotricin HC® Ophthalmic Ointment

Generic Available

Yes

Synonyms

Hydrocortisone, Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B; Neomycin, Bacitracin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone; Polymyxin B, Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Hydrocortisone

Pharmacological Index

Antibiotic, Ophthalmic; Antibiotic, Otic; Antibiotic, Topical; Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic; Corticosteroid, Otic; Corticosteroid, Topical

Use

Prevention and treatment of susceptible superficial topical infections

Pregnancy Risk Factor

Adverse Reactions

1% to 10%:

Respiratory: Apnea

Drug Interactions

No data reported

Mechanism of Action

Refer to individual monographs for Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone

Usual Dosage

Children and Adults:

Ointment: Instill 1/2 " ribbon to inside of lower lid every 3-4 hours until improvement occurs

Topical: Apply sparingly 2-4 times/day. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved; if no improvement is seen, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary.

Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions

No information available to require special precautions

Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment

No effects or complications reported

Patient Information

See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding.

Dosage Forms

Ointment:

Topical: Bacitracin 400 units, neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units, and hydrocortisone 10 mg per g (15 g)