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Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B are antibiotics that kill bacteria.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat eye infections caused by bacteria.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B.

Do not allow the tip of the ointment tube to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the tip becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye. Do not share the ointment with another person.

Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if your infection gets worse while using this medication.

If you use this medication long-term, you may need frequent eye exams to make sure this medication is not causing harmful effects. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B should not be used on a child.

An overdose of bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic is not likely to occur.

Do not use any other eye medications unless your doctor has prescribed them.

Bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic can cause temporary blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• severe itching, watering, redness, or swelling of your eyes;

• eye pain;

• crusting or drainage from your eyes; or

• any new signs of infection.

Less serious side effects may include temporary blurred vision and mild eye irritation after using the ointment.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.