Polymyxin B Sulfate And Trimethoprim
PrescriptionNomes comerciais: Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is a sterile antimicrobial solution for topical ophthalmic use. It has a pH of 4.0 to 6.2 and osmolality of 270 to 310 mOsm/kg. Chemical Names: Trimethoprim sulfate, 2,4-diamino-5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine sulfate (2:1), is a white, odorless, crystalline powder with a molecular weight of 678.72 and the following structural formula: Polymyxin B sulfate is the sulfate salt of polymyxin B 1 and B 2 which are produced by the growth of Bacillus polymyxa (Prazmowski) Migula (Fam. Bacillaceae). It has a potency of not less than 6,000 polymyxin B units per mg, calculated on an anhydrous basis. The structural formula are: Contains: Actives: polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units/mL; trimethoprim sulfate equivalent to trimethoprim 1mg/mL. Preservative: benzalkonium chloride 0.04 mg/mL. Inactives: sodium chloride; sulfuric acid and purified water. May also contain sodium hydroxide for pH adjustment. trimethoprim-chemical polymyxin-chemical polymyxin-text
Princípios Ativos
| Ingrediente | Concentração |
|---|---|
| Polymyxin B Sulfate | - |
| Trimethoprim Sulfate | - |
Indicações e Uso
Posologia e Administração
Side Effects Overview
Advertências e Precauções
WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. If a sensitivity reaction to Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution occurs, discontinue use. Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is not indicated for the prophylaxis or treatment of ophthalmia neonatorum.
Contraindicações
CONTRAINDICATIONS Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is indicated in the treatment of surface ocular bacterial infections, including acute bacterial conjunctivitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis, caused by susceptible strains of the following microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus viridans, Haemophilus influenzae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. * *Efficacy for this organism in this organ system was studied in fewer than 10 infections.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION In mild to moderate infections, instill one drop in the affected eye(s) every three hours (maximum of 6 doses per day) for a period of 7 to 10 days.
WARNINGS NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. If a sensitivity reaction to Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution occurs, discontinue use. Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is not indicated for the prophylaxis or treatment of ophthalmia neonatorum.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Polymyxin B Sulfate and Trimethoprim Ophthalmic Solution is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Polymyxin B Sulfate And Trimethoprim is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Polymyxin B Sulfate And Trimethoprim drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Polymyxin B Sulfate And Trimethoprim label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 244967 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Polymyxin B Sulfate And Trimethoprim (FDA National Drug Code)
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