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Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Information about Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B Uses

Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections.

How Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B works

Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B is a combination of three antibiotics: Bacitracin , Neomycin and Polymyxin B. These antibiotics work by killing the bacteria or stopping their growth on the skin. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.

Common side effects of Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

No common side effects seen
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Expert advice for Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

  • Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B helps treat bacterial skin infections.
  • Use it once or twice daily, or as advised by your doctor. Treatment should be continued until at least two days after the condition has resolved.
  • Do not apply it to broken skin and take care to avoid getting it in your eyes, nose or mouth. 
  • Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects. 
  • It may cause temporary burning, itching or a redness at application site. This is usually mild. Consult your doctor if you experience a more severe reaction.
  • Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if your skin problem does not improve even after seven days of treatment.

Frequently asked questions for Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Bacitracin + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Q. How to use Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B?

Follow the directions given by the doctor on the medicine. Apply the medicine thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.

Q. Can I stop applying Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. What precautions need to be taken while using Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B?

Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised periods of time. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient and never be given to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.

Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B be more effective?

No, Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B will not be more effective if overused. Overusing the medicine can result in too much medicine being absorbed into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Bacitracin+Neomycin+Polymyxin B?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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