Neomycin, Polymyxin B and Bacitracin : How to Use - Ak-Spore Ophthalmic Ointment, Neocidin Ophthalmic Ointment, Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment, Neotal, Ocu-Spor-B, Ocusporin, Ocutricin Ophthalmic Ointment, Ophthalmic, Spectro-Sporin, Triple Antibiotic

Neomycin, Polymyxin B and Bacitracin - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Ak-Spore Ophthalmic Ointment, Neocidin Ophthalmic Ointment, Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment, Neotal, Ocu-Spor-B, Ocusporin, Ocutricin Ophthalmic Ointment, Ophthalmic, Spectro-Sporin, Triple Antibiotic Neomycin, Polymyxin B and Bacitracin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

To use:

First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Squeeze a thin strip of ointment into this space. A 1-cm - approximately 1/3-inch strip of ointment is usually enough, unless you have been told by your family doctor to use a various amount. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. After using neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin eye ointment, wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a clean tissue and keep the tube tightly closed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this drug for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

The dose of neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin ophthalmic combination will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin ophthalmic combination If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For eye infections:
- For eye ointment dosage forms:
  - Adults and children Use a thin strip of ointment in the eyes every three or four hours for seven to ten days.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.