Ocumycin Opht
Generic Name: BACITRACIN/POLYMYXIN OINTMENT - OPHTHALMIC
Pronounced: (bass-eh-TRAY-sin/paw-lee-MIX-in)
Ocumycin Opht Uses
This medication is used to treat eye infections. This product
contains bacitracin and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by
stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will
not work for other types of eye infections (e.g., infections caused
by viruses, fungi, mycobacteria). Unnecessary use or misuse of any
antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
How To Use Ocumycin Opht
This medication is applied to the eye(s) as directed by your
doctor. Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to
therapy.
Do not wear contact lenses while you are using this medicine.
Sterilize contact lenses according to manufacturer's directions,
and check with your doctor before you begin using them again.
To apply the eye ointment, wash your hands first. To avoid
contamination, be careful not to touch the tube tip or let it touch
your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, look upward,
and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place a 1/2 inch
(1.5 centimeters) strip of ointment into the pouch by squeezing the
tube gently. Close the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions
to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
Repeat these steps for your other eye if so directed. Wipe the tip
of the ointment tube with a clean tissue to remove extra medication
before recapping it. Apply as often as directed by your doctor.
If you are using another kind of eye medication (e.g., drops or
ointments), apply the eye drops first and wait at least 5 minutes
before applying this eye ointment. Use eye drops before eye
ointments to allow the eye drops to enter the eye. If you are using
another type of eye ointment, wait at least 10 minutes after using
this medication before applying it.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit
from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time(s) each day.
Continue to use this medication for the full time prescribed, even
if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too
soon may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a
return of the infection.
Inform your doctor immediately if your condition does not
improve in a few days or if you develop new or worsening eye
symptoms (e.g., discharge, swelling, redness, pain).
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