Polysporin

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  • Skin infections (topicals)
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  • Generic Name & Formulations
  • Indications
  • Dosage and Administration
  • Contraindications
  • Boxed Warnings
  • Warnings/Precautions
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Interactions
  • Adverse Reactions
  • Clinical Trials
  • Note
  • Patient Counseling

    • Polysporin Generic Name & Formulations

    Legal Class

    OTC

    General Description

    Polymyxin B sulfate 10000Units, bacitracin zinc 500Units; per gram; oint.

    Pharmacological Class

    Antibacterial.

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    How Supplied

    Oint—½ oz, 1oz
    Pwd—10g

    Manufacturer

    McNeil Consumer Healthcare

    Polysporin Indications

    Indications

    Help prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

    Polysporin Dosage and Administration

    Adults and Children

    Apply 1–3 times daily.

    Polysporin Contraindications

    Not Applicable

    Polysporin Boxed Warnings

    Not Applicable

    Polysporin Warnings/Precautions

    Not Applicable

    Polysporin Pharmacokinetics

    See Literature

    Polysporin Interactions

    Not Applicable

    Polysporin Adverse Reactions

    Adverse Reactions

    Superinfection, allergic dermatitis (rare).

    Polysporin Clinical Trials

    See Literature

    Polysporin Note

    Not Applicable

    Polysporin Patient Counseling

    See Literature

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