Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Triple Antibiotic Ointment



Generic Name: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B (topical) (BAS i tray sin, NEE oh MYE sin, POL ee MIX in B)
Brand Names: Medi-Quik, Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic
Read more at http://www.drugs.com/mtm/triple-antibiotic-topical.html#36oUsL5lOvK0sSpZ.99



Common Uses:


first aid to help prevent infection in minor:
  • cuts
  • scrapes
  • burns

Warnings

For external use only!!!!!
Do not use
  • in the eyes
  • over large areas of the body
  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • condition persists or gets worse
  • condition persists for more than 7 days
  • condition clears up and occurs again within a few days
  • a rash or other allergic reaction develops
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

  • clean the affected area
  • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
  • may be covered with a sterile bandage

Other information

  • To open: unscrew cap, pull tab to remove foil seal.
  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • See carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date.

 Active Ingredients: Neomycin Sulfate 5 mg, Polymyxin B Sulfate, Bacitracin Zinc.



****** PLEASE READ******

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin Ointment while you are pregnant. It is not known if Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin Ointment is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymyxin Ointment.

Thanks for reading. I felt the need to share some of this info when I realized they didn't recommend it for pregnant woman. It really surprised me. 




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