Polytracin Ophthalmic Ointment

Polytracin ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate BP and Bacitracin Zinc BP. Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development.

This ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc.

Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development.

Apply the ointment every 3 to 4 hourly for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection or as directed by the physician.

Polytracin is contraindicated in those individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to Polymixin-B sulphate, Becitracin Zinc or to cross sensitizing substances.

Sometimes this ointment may be absorbed in the blood, but shows no blood related toxicity. Moreover Allergic reaction, eye irritation, eye redness, itching, swelling may occur.

Pregnancy Category C. Unknown if distributed in breast milk.

Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs