Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Eye Drop – 1-2 drops Frequency: 3-4 times daily |
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Age: Adult Condition: Acute infections |
Dose: Eye ointment – 1/2 inch ribbon Frequency: every 3-4 hours Duration: 7-10 days Note: Apply to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Eye Drop – 1-2 drops Frequency: 3-4 times daily |
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Age: Child Condition: Acute infections |
Dose: Eye ointment – Apply 1/2 inch ribbon of ointment to conjunctival sac of affected eye(s) Frequency: every 3-4 hours Duration: 7-10 days |
Administration
- Clean eye area first
- Apply as directed
Side Effect
- Rash
- itching
- burning
- anaphylactic reactions
- swelling
- conjunctival erythema
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
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Nephrotoxic drugs
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Increased risk of nephrotoxicity (Bacitracin Zinc)
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Neuromuscular-blocking agents
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May enhance action (Bacitracin Zinc)
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for general drug reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Store below 30˚C. Keep all medicine out of reach of children.
Data Sources
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