Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Information about Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Polymyxin b + neomycin + bacitracin + hydrocortisone uses
Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
How polymyxin b + neomycin + bacitracin + hydrocortisone works
This is a combination of three antibiotics (Polymyxin B, Neomycin, Bacitracin) and a steroid (Hydrocortisone). The antibiotics work by different mechanisms to stop bacterial growth on the skin. The steroid works by blocking the release of chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.
Common side effects of polymyxin b + neomycin + bacitracin + hydrocortisone
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Hypersensitivity, Telangiectasia, Stretch marks, Exfoliative dermatitis, Eczema, Conjunctival redness, Eye itching, Glaucoma, Optic neuritis, Cataract, Secondary ocular infections
Available Medicine for Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Expert advice for Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
- Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by infection.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.
Frequently asked questions for Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Q. How to use Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone?
Follow the directions given by the doctor on the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected skin areas thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.
Q. What are the precautions needed to be taken while using Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone?
Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer periods of time than you have been advised. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side-effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient, never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.
Q. Can I stop taking Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.