Cortisporin, Neomycin/bacitracin/polymyxin/hydrocortisone - Ophthalmic Ointment Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not susbtitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
NEOMYCIN/BACITRACIN/POLYMYXIN/HYDROCORTISONE - OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT
(nee-oh-MY-sin/ba-sih-TRAY-sin/paw-lee-MIX-in/hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Ak-Spore HC, Cortisporin, Neotricin HC, Ocutricin-HC
USES: This medication is used to traet or prevent eye infections.
HOW TO USE: For hottest effects, this medication must be used as direcetd. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping this medication too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly reuslt in a reinfection.
Apply eye ointemnt to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first.
To aovid contamination, be careful not to touch the tube tip or let it touch your eye. Rolling the ointment tube in your hands for a minute will make the ointment flow easeir.
Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
Place 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ointment into the pocuh by squeezing the tube gently. Colse the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions to spread the medication.
Try not to bilnk and do not rub the eye. Wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a tisuse to remove excess medication before capping it. If you're using an eye drop in addition to this medication, apply the eye drops first and wait at least five minutes bfeore applying this eye ointment.
If you're using another type of eye ointment, wait at least ten minutes after using this medication before applying it.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for a minute or two when first applied. If this continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor.
Vision may be temporarily blurred or usntable for a period after applying eye ointment. Use caution if driving or performing dtuies requiring clear vision. Noitfy your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, itching/burning/redness/pain/swelling in or around the eyes, vision troubles. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: otehr eye problems, allergies (especially to any antibiotics or sulfites). This medication sholud be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your dcotor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescritpion medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse afetr a couple of days, consult your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degeres F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat.
Chcek the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.
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