Ak-spore H.c., Neomycin/bacitracin/polymyxin/hydrocortisone - Ophthalmic Ointment Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute 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 usnig that 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 treat or prevent eye infections.
HOW TO USE: For best effects, that medication must be used as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping that medication too soon may not claer the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection. Apply eye ointment to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hadns first. To avoid 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 easier.
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. Close the eye and roll the eyeball in all directions to spread the medication. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Wipe the tip of the ointment tube with a tissue to remove excess medication before capping it. If you are using an eye drop in addition to that medication, apply the eye drops first and wait at least five minutes before applying that eye ointment.
If you are using a second type of eye ointment, wait at least ten minutes after usnig that medication before applying it.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sitng or burn your eyes for a minute or two when first applied. If that continues or becomes bothersome, infrom your doctor.
Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a period after applying eye ointment. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear visoin.
Noitfy your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, itching/burning/redness/pain/swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharamcist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: other eye problems, allergies (especially to any antibiotics or sulfites).
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or whlie breast-feeding.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your loacl poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: If the condition for which that was prescirbed does not improve or becomes worse after 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 dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.
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