Bacitracin Neomycin Polymyxin B

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Bacitracin[1] is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by Bacillus licheniformis bacteria, that was first isolated from the variety "Tracy I" (ATCC 10716) in 1945.[2] These peptides disrupt Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is primarily used as a topical preparation, as it can cause kidney damage when used internally.[3] It is generally safe when u...

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Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

## Bacitracin zinc ointment is used to treat pink eye???? ## This is an over the counter antibiotic ointment used to treat topical bacterial infections. It may cause skin redness, irritation, dryness, and flaking as side effects, according to FDA reports. Sally, no it should not be used on, or in the eye, since it is not a sterile solution. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin, also known as triple antibiotic ointment, is a medication used to reduce the risk of infections following minor skin injuries and to treat superficial bacterial eye infections.[2][3] It contains three antibiotics: neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin.[2] It is for topical use only and should not be ingested due to risk of kidney damage.[4] Possible side effects include itchiness and skin rash,&am...

Bacitracin + Polymyxin B

Bacitracin/polymyxin B (trade name Polysporin among others) is a topical antibiotic cream or ointment.[1] The active ingredients are polymyxin B, bacitracin and occasionally garamycin or gramicidin. Though Polysporin is marketed in the United States, it holds a much smaller market share than in Canada and acts as a substitute to J&J's Neosporin for those allergic to the antibiotic neomycin; although allergy to Bacitracin/Polymyxin B has also been reported.[2&#9...

can plus max strength near eyes ## Hi William paliotte, I'm not quite sure what you are asking, are you wondering if Mycitracin Plus strengthens your eyes? Based on my research, Mycitracin Plus is actually used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections and other skin problems. The active ingredients are as follows: Polymyxin B/Neomycin/Bacitracin/Lidocaine. You can learn more about this drug on the page for Mycitracin Details ## Just in case you were wondering, Mycitracin can be found through Amazon and Ebay. More are being imported and are supposed to arrive in a few weeks around Mid Nov. 2014.

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Does Walgreen's Triple Antibiotic Ointment with Bacitracin / Neomycin/ Polymyxin B contain penicillin? ## No, it contains exactly the 3 antibiotics you listed, just like the name brand does. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Ointment by Galentic Pharma (India) Private Limited ## Package Codes: 50382-008-01, 50382-008-02, 50382-008-03, 50382-008-04

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Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Ointment by Kinray Inc. ## Package Codes: 63777-217-01, 63777-217-02

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Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Ointment by Dynarex Corporation ## Package Codes: 67777-217-01, 67777-217-02, 67777-217-03, 67777-217-04, 67777-217-05, 67777-217-06, 67777-217-07, 67777-217-08, 67777-217-09

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Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Ointment by Dynarex Corporation ## Package Codes: 67777-240-01, 67777-240-02

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Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Ointment by Sion Biotext Medical Ltd ## Package Codes: 68786-216-01, 68786-216-02, 68786-216-03, 68786-216-04, 68786-216-05

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Bacitracin Zinc, Neomycin Sulfate and Polymyxin B Sulfate Topical Ointment by Central Texas Community Health Centers ## Package Codes: 76413-347-01

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc, and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Henry Schein Inc. ## Package Codes: 0404-7195-01

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Mwi/Vetone ## Package Codes: 13985-016-55

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc, and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Mwi ## Package Codes: 13985-608-03

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Mwi ## Package Codes: 13985-745-35

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Rxv ## Package Codes: 14049-467-34

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc, and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Akorn, Inc. ## Package Codes: 17478-719-35

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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates, Bacitracin Zinc and Hydrocortisone Ophthalmic Ointment by Bausch & Lomb Incorporated ## Package Codes: 24208-785-55