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Polycin Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Polymyxin B sulfate 10000 Units, bacitracin zinc 500 Units; per g; oph oint.
Pharmacological Class
Antibiotics.
How Supplied
Tube—3.5g
Manufacturer
Polycin Indications
Indications
Susceptible infections of conjunctiva and cornea.
Polycin Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply in the affected eye every 3–4 hours for 7–10 days.
Children
Not recommended.
Polycin Contraindications
Not Applicable
Polycin Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Polycin Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do not inject into the eye. Discontinue if sensitization reaction occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Polycin Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Polycin Interactions
Not Applicable
Polycin Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local irritation, sensitization (itching, swelling, conjunctival erythema), delays healing, superinfection.
Polycin Clinical Trials
See Literature
Polycin Note
Not Applicable
Polycin Patient Counseling
See Literature
