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Bacitracin

Prescription

Nombres comerciales: Bacitracin

Forma Farmacéutica
Drops
Vía de Administración
OPHTHALMIC
Fabricante
Padagis US LLC

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION: Each gram of ointment contains 500 units of Bacitracin in a low melting special base containing White Petrolatum and Mineral Oil.

Principios Activos

Ingrediente Concentración
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Indicaciones y Uso

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by Bacitracin susceptible organisms.

Dosificación y Administración

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The ointment should be applied directly into the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times daily. In blepharitis all scales and crusts should be carefully removed and the ointment then spread uniformly over the lid margins. Patients should be instructed to take appropriate measures to avoid gross contamination of the ointment when applying the ointment directly to the infected eye.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Bacitracin has such a low incidence of allergenicity that for all practical purposes side reactions are practically non-existent. However, if such reaction should occur, therapy should be discontinued. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Padagis ® at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindicaciones

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by Bacitracin susceptible organisms.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The ointment should be applied directly into the conjunctival sac 1 to 3 times daily. In blepharitis all scales and crusts should be carefully removed and the ointment then spread uniformly over the lid margins. Patients should be instructed to take appropriate measures to avoid gross contamination of the ointment when applying the ointment directly to the infected eye.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product should not be used in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Bacitracin.

Bacitracin is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

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References & Data Sources

Aviso Médico

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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS

Medical Disclaimer

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Data sources: ChEMBL, PubChem, DailyMed.