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| U.S. Brand Names |
| AK-Spore® H.C. Ophthalmic Ointment; Cortisporin® Ophthalmic Ointment; Cortisporin® Topical Ointment; Neotricin HC® Ophthalmic Ointment |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Synonyms |
| Hydrocortisone, Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B; Neomycin, Bacitracin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone; Polymyxin B, Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Hydrocortisone |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antibiotic, Ophthalmic; Antibiotic, Otic; Antibiotic, Topical; Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic; Corticosteroid, Otic; Corticosteroid, Topical |
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| Use |
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Prevention and treatment of susceptible superficial topical infections |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Respiratory: Apnea |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Refer to individual monographs for Bacitracin, Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children and Adults: Ointment: Instill 1/2 " ribbon to inside of lower lid every 3-4 hours until improvement occurs Topical: Apply sparingly 2-4 times/day. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved; if no improvement is seen, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary. |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Ointment: Topical: Bacitracin 400 units, neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units, and hydrocortisone 10 mg per g (15 g) |
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