Polytracin

Indication

Bacterial ocular infections

Adult Dose

Adult: Ophth Ocular infections; Prevention of ocular infection following surgical procedure: Apply ½ inch 3-4 hrly for acute infections or 2-3 times/d... View More

Child Dose

Child: Apply ½ inch ribbon in the affected eye(s) every 3-4 hr for acute infections or 2-3 times/day for mild-to-moderate infections for 7-10 days. Trea... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Bacitracin, inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and is active against many gram-positive bacteria (e.g. staphylococci, streptococci, corynebacteria a... View More

Precaution

Ointment may blur vision. Prolonged use of the antibacterial preparation may cause overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi. Pregnancy a... View More

Side Effect

<1% Allergic contact dermatitis,Conjunctival erythema,Swelling,Itching,Burning

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy Category: C Lactation: unknown if distributed in breast milk

Interaction

Bacitracin Zinc: Increased risk of nephrotoxicity when used with other nephrotoxic drugs. May enhance the action of neuromuscular-blocking agents. ... View More