Polytracin

This ophthalmic ointment is indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye and its adnexa including conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulceration and ulcerative blepharitis. It may be applied to prevent ocular infection both pre and post operatively.

This ophthalmic ointment is a sterile antimicrobial ointment for ophthalmic use, cointaining Polymixin-B sulphate and Bacitracin Zinc.

Polymixin-B sulphate and Becitracin Zinc are both bactericidal antibiotics, The former exerts its action by binding with the cellular membrane and the later by inhibiting bacterial cell wall development.

Sometimes this ointment may be absorbed in the blood, but shows no blood related toxicity. Moreover Allergic reaction, eye irritation, eye redness, itching, swelling may occur.

Bacitracin Zinc: Pregnancy Category C
Polymyxin B Sulphate: Pregnancy Category B
Lactation: Undetermined

Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs