What is Bacitracin? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Bacitracin

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Use a clean cotton ball or soft cloth to remove any scaling or crusting on your eyelids before you use the medicine.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• Ophthalmic routeTo use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.

• Do not use this medicine for longer than your doctor tells you to.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Use a clean cotton ball or soft cloth to remove any scaling or crusting on your eyelids before you use the medicine.

• Do not use this medicine for longer than your doctor tells you to.

• Ophthalmic routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after using this medicine.

• Ophthalmic routeTo use the ointment: Hold the tip of the tube close to your eye with the other hand. Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye or finger. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment into the pocket between your lower lid and eyeball. Close your eyes for 1 to 2 minutes. Wipe the tip with a clean tissue and close the tube tightly. Keep the tube tightly closed when you are not using it.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Ophthalmic routeLie down or tilt your head back. With your index finger, pull down the lower lid of your eye to form a pocket.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Bacitracin

Bacitracin contraindications - Who shouldn't take Bacitracin?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to bacitracin.

Bacitracin warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Bacitracin interactions & what to avoid when taking Bacitracin

• Do not use any other eyedrops or medicine in your eyes unless your doctor tells you to.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.