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Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate
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At a glance
Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate — Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs. Brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate belongs to the ophthalmic antibacterial drugs group. Doctors prescribe it mainly for This combination ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate BP and Bacitracin Zinc BP. Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development. Dose, duration and suitability differ from patient to patient, so it should be taken only under a registered physician's advice.
Indications
Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate is used in the conditions listed below: • This combination ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate BP and Bacitracin Zinc BP. Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development
Therapeutic class
Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Mechanism of action
How Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate works — key points: • This ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc. • Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development..
Dosage
Recommended schedule as per the manufacturer's literature: • Apply the ointment every 3 to 4 hourly for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection or as directed by the physician.
Side effects
Reactions reported with Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate: • Sometimes this ointment may be absorbed in the blood, but shows no blood related toxicity. Moreover Allergic reaction, eye irritation, eye redness, itching, swelling may occur
Contraindications
Avoid Bacitracin Zinc + Polymyxin B Sulfate in the following situations: • This ophthalmic ointment is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to Polymixin-B sulphate, Becitracin Zinc or to cross sensitizing substances
Use in lactation
Use while breastfeeding: Pregnancy Category C. Unknown if distributed in breast milk..