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What is the most important information I should know about Bnph?
Hypersensitivity to Bacitracin (Bnph), Neomycin (Bnph), Polymyxin B (Bnph), Hydrocortisone (Bnph), or any component of the formulation; most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia and varicella; mycobacterial ophthalmic infection; fungal diseases of ocular structures.
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What are the possible side effects of Bnph?
Applies to Bacitracin (Bnph) / Hydrocortisone (Bnph) / Neomycin (Bnph) / Polymyxin B (Bnph) ophthalmic: eye ointment
Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Burning, stinging, or mild irritation when you put Neomycin (Bnph)/Polymyxin B (Bnph)/Bacitracin (Bnph)/Hydrocortisone (Bnph) ointment in your eye.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur while taking Bacitracin (Bnph) / Hydrocortisone (Bnph) / Neomycin (Bnph) / Polymyxin B (Bnph) ophthalmic:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); eye pain or swelling; severe or persistent eye itching, burning, or redness; vision changes.
Impetigo, ecthyma, sycosis vulgaris, external otitis, paronychia & secondarily infected dermatitis. And Infections caused by Neomycin (Bnph) &/or Bacitracin (Bnph)-susceptible organisms.
Bacitracin (Bnph), Hydrocortisone (Bnph), Neomycin (Bnph), and Polymyxin B (Bnph) ophthalmic ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
Bnph (Bnph) is used when there is a risk of minor bacterial infection in or around the eye.
Bnph (Bnph) ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes using a clean tissue.
Do not touch the tip of the ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tube tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment.
If you use this medicine for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Use: Labeled IndicationsInflammatory ocular conditions: Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions where bacterial infection or risk of bacterial infection exists
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.
Ointment, Ophthalmic:
Bnph: Bacitracin (Bnph) 400 units, Neomycin (Bnph) 3.5 mg, Polymyxin B (Bnph) 10,000 units, and Hydrocortisone (Bnph) 10 mg per g (3.5 g)
Generic: Bacitracin (Bnph) 400 units, Neomycin (Bnph) 3.5 mg, Polymyxin B (Bnph) 10,000 units, and Hydrocortisone (Bnph) 10 mg per g (3.5 g)
Dosing: Adult
Inflammatory ocular conditions: Ophthalmic: Apply to inside of lower lid of affected eye(s) every 3 or 4 hours (depending on severity of condition)
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Inflammatory ocular conditions: Limited data available: Children and Adolescents: Ophthalmic: Apply sparingly to inside of lower lid of affected eye(s) every 3 to 4 hours has been used by some centers; dosing based on experience with other combination ophthalmic products with similar ingredients
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What other drugs will affect Bnph?
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (Ophthalmic): May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Corticosteroids (Ophthalmic). Healing of ophthalmic tissue during concomitant administration of ophthalmic products may be delayed. Monitor therapy
Ritodrine: Corticosteroids may enhance the adverse/toxic effect of Ritodrine. Monitor therapy
