Dosing and uses of Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment (bacitracin ophthalmic)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
ointment
- 500 unit/g (3.5 g)
Ocular Infections
Apply ointment 1 or more times qDay
See Also Combos
With polymyxin B
With polymyxin B/neomycin
Other Indications & Uses
Conjunctivitis and blepharitis treatment
Very effective against gram + species infections
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
Safety & efficacy not established
Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment (bacitracin ophthalmic) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Blurred vision
Eye irritation; burning, stinging, & itching
Sensitivity to light
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity; atopic pts
Cautions
May result in overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi, particularly Candida
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment (bacitracin ophthalmic)
Absorbed: no
Mechanism of action
Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by preventing the incorporation of amino acids and nucleotides into the cell walL
