Polyfax Eye Ointment 6g contains Bacitracin and Polymyxin B, used to treat bacterial eye infections. Polyfax Ointment helps eliminate bacteria causing conjunctivitis and other ocular infections.
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Uses
Bacitracin and polymyxin B combination is used to treat eye infections affecting the conjunctiva or cornea.
Bacitracin and polymyxin B belong to the class of medicines known as antibiotics. They work by killing the bacteria or preventing their growth.
Dosage
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For ophthalmic dosage form (eye ointment):
For eye infections:
Adults—Apply a small amount into the eye every 3 or 4 hours a day for 7 to 10 days.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Warnings and Precautions
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of bacitracin and polymyxin B combination in pediatric patients.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of bacitracin and polymyxin B combination in geriatric patients.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) will want to examine your eyes at regular visits to make sure this medicine is working properly and to check for unwanted effects, especially if you will be using this medicine for longer than 10 days.
If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or if they become worse, check with your eye doctor right away.
This medicine may cause slow healing of the eye. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns.
Check with your doctor right away if you have an eye injury, eye infection, or plan to have eye surgery.
