Polycin
Generic name:bacitracin and polymyxin B ophthalmic [ BAS-i-TRAY-sin-and-POL-ee-MIX-in-B-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: AK-Poly-Bac, Polycin
What is Polycin?
Bacitracin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.
Polycin (for the eyes) is a combination medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes or eyelids.
Polycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Do not use Polycin if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. Polycin treats only infections that are caused by bacteria.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to bacitracin or polymyxin B.
Do not use Polycin if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eye. This medicine treats only infections that are caused by bacteria.
You should not use Polycin to treat any eye infection that has not been checked by your doctor.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether bacitracin and polymyxin B passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Polycin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Polycin?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use Polycin in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
To apply the ointment:
Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold the ointment tube with the tip pointing toward this pocket. Look up and away from the tip.
Squeeze out a ribbon of ointment into the lower eyelid pocket without touching the tip of the tube to your eye. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes.
Use a tissue to wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes.
After opening your eyes, you may have blurred vision for a short time. Avoid driving or doing anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.
Do not touch the tip of the ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tube tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
This medicine is usually applied every 3 or 4 hours for up to 10 days. Follo...
