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About Nebazine Ointment

BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is a dermatological medication that belongs to the class of ‘antibiotics’ and is primarily used to treat bacterial skin infections. BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is used as a first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin. Eye formulations of BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B effectively treat bacterial infections of the external eye, such as conjunctivitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane (conjunctiva) of the eye), keratitis (inflammation of the cornea), keratoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and cornea), blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelids), and blepharoconjunctivitis (inflammation of conjunctiva and eyelids). Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness.

Uses of Nebazine Ointment

Bacterial skin infections. 

Medicinal Benefits of Nebazine Ointment

BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B treats bacterial infections. It comprises three antibiotic medicines: Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B. Bacitracin, a bacteriostatic medicine (stops the growth or reproduction of bacteria). It works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. Bacitracin injection treats pneumonia in infants. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic and prevents the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. It is used to prevent infections in intestinal surgeries and reduce hepatic coma symptoms (loss of brain function due to damaged liver). Polymyxin B, an antibiotic, destroys the bacterial membranes by binding to the phospholipids on the cell membranes of gram-negative bacteria. This process of binding causes the loss of essential metabolites in bacteria. It is bactericidal against most gram-negative bacteria and has no in-vitro activity against gram-positive bacteria. 

Directions for Use

BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B is available in the form of skin ointment, eye ointment, dusting powder, and eye drops. Ointment: Apply a thin layer of cream with clean and dry hands on the skin's affected areas. You can also apply BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B with a piece of clean cotton wool or gauze swab. It is usually applied one to three times a day. Wash your hands before and after using BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B on the affected areas unless the treatment is for hands. Eye ointment: Wash your hands thoroughly before applying the eye ointment to your eye to avoid contamination. Please do not touch the ointment tube tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. Tilt your head back, look upward and create a pouch by pulling your lower eyelid down. Squeeze the tube gently and place a 1/2 strip of ointment into the pouch. Close your eye and roll the eyeball to ease the spreading of medication. Do not try to blink and avoid rubbing the eye. After using, wipe the tip of the tube with a clean tissue and close the cap tightly. Dusting powder: Dust, the powder of BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B on the skin, ’s affected areas and pat it lightly on the skin. Eye drops: Tilt your head back and pull your lower eyelid downwards and outwards. Gently squeeze the dropper and put the eye drops inside the eye/eyes. Blink a few times to spread the medication inside your eye.

Side Effects of Nebazine Ointment

BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B has common side effects as every medicine does. Some side effects of BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B include itching, skin rash, redness, swelling at the application site, and eye irritation. These side effects usually go away during the treatment. If you experience any side effects like allergic reactions and loss of hearing, please consult your doctor.

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, or other medications. Aminoglycoside antibiotics like Neomycin are highly absorbed when applied on burned skin and can also cause kidney problems. Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, myasthenia gravis (neuromuscular disease), or Parkinson's disease (a brain disorder that affects movement) before using Neomycin. Prolonged use of BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B can cause an overgrowth of other microorganisms like fungi and develop bacterial resistance. Bacterial keratitis (an infection of the cornea) and ocular infections (eye infections) may also develop when topical eye products of BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B get contaminated by patients with eye diseases. Avoid contacting BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B dispensing containers with eyes, eyelids, fingers, and other surfaces to prevent contamination. Avoid applying BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B cream on sunburns, lesions, blisters, and open wounds. BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B contains Neomycin, which may have harmful effects on the baby; hence BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you apply BACITRACIN+NEOMYCIN+POLYMYXIN B to breasts or nipples for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby.