Polysporin Ophthalmic

Bacitracin is bactericidal for most gram-positive organisms, especially Staphylococcus and Streptococcus species. It is particularly useful when combined with polymyxin B in an ophthalmic ointment. Bacitracin-polymyxin B ointment (Polysporin) provides broad-spectrum antibacterial activity for patients who require nighttime therapy or who are not comfortable with eyedrops. Bacitracin-polymyxin B ointment is particularly effective in the pediatric population because of the high incidence of Streptococcus infection.The usual dose frequency is three to four times daily.Although adverse events are rare, hypersensitivity reactions can occur. Additionally, bacitracin can sometimes be uncomfortable. 

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