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Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.
Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin (nee-oh-MYE-sin, pol-i-MIX-in bee, and bass-i-TRAY-sin ) is a combination antibiotic medicine used to help prevent infections of the skin.
Neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem.
Topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination is available in the following dosage form:
If you are using this medicine without a prescription, carefully read and follow any precautions on the label. For topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or to any related antibiotic, such as amikacin (e.g., Amikin), colistimethate (e.g., Coly-Mycin M), colistin (e.g., Coly-Mycin S), gentamicin (e.g., Garamycin), kanamycin (e.g., Kantrex), neomycin by mouth or by injection (e.g., Mycifradin), netilmicin (e.g., Netromycin), paromomycin (e.g., Humatin), polymyxin B by injection (e.g., Aerosporin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (e.g., Nebcin). Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin topical preparations have not been studied in pregnant women. However, this medicine has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding--It is not known whether topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination passes into breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children--Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other
cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction
might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other
precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are
using any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. If you are
using this medicine without a prescription, do not use it to
treat deep wounds, puncture wounds, serious burns, or raw areas without first
checking with your health care professional. Do not use this medicine in the eyes. Before applying this medicine, wash the affected area with soap and water,
and dry thoroughly. After applying this medicine, the treated area may be covered with a gauze
dressing if desired. To help clear up your infection completely,
keep using
this medicine for the full time of treatment
, even if your symptoms
have disappeared.
Do not miss any doses
. Dosing--The dose of topical neomycin, polymyxin B,
and bacitracin combination will
be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's
orders or the directions on the label
. The following information includes
only the average doses of topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination.
If your dose is different, do not change it
unless your
doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as
soon as possible. However,
if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage--To store this medicine:
If your
skin problem does not improve within 1 week, or if it becomes worse, check
with your health care professional. Along with its needed effects,
a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side
effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately
if any of
the following side effects occur: More common Rare Other side
effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any
other effects, check with your doctor.
Revised: 07/25/94
Proper Use of This Medicine
Precautions While Using This Medicine
Side Effects of This Medicine
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