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What is neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointment and can it be used on a horse?
Lorraine1960
Neomycin, Polymyxin b sulfates, and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointments are typically sold as 'triple antibiotics' they each treat bacterial infections and work in conjuncture with each other to kill bacterial infections.
Yes they can be used on horses, you can get name brand or generic products that contain all three (hence the 'triple antibiotic' label). However you should consult your equine veterinarian before using any medication on or near a horses eyes.
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∙ 9y agoIt is not best to use Neomycin and Polymxin sulfate inside a horses eye. This machine is for internal use only.
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Can you use neomycin and polymyxin b on your dog?
My vet prescribed Fougera brand Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic Ointment USP for use in my dog when she had an eye infection.
What is neo-poly-bac?
Neo-Poly-Bac Ophthalmic Ointment is an eye ointment. The active ingredients are the antibiotics Neomycin and Polymyxin B and Bacitracin Zinc.
Does neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc opthalmic ointment USP containe steroid?
My dog had an eye surgery, do I apply neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates bacitracin zinc opthalmic ointment usp to the eyelid where a growth was removed or to the eyeball itself?
What is neopolybac-h?
It is a triple antibiotic ointment used topically (on the skin or ear surface) to treat bacterial infections. The name is a shortening of the three active ingredients: neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin.
What does neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment do?
It's an eye medication used to treat conjunctivitis (also known as "pink eye"). The combo contains antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory (steroid).
Can bacitracin ophthalmic ointment be bought over the counter?
I have found that it is not available OTC.
Can you use bacitracin ophthalmic ointment if allergic to penicillin?
Yes, as it is not a part of the penicillin family.
Can bacitracin ointment be used to treat pink eye?
Generally, no. Bacitracin ointment should not be applied near the eye unless it is Bacitracin ophthalmic ointment. Even that medicine, however, is only useful against bacterial infections, and only some of those. Most cases of "pink eye" are caused by viruses, and are therefore not treatable with Bacitracin.
What is in triple antibiotic ointment?
Triple antibiotic ointment usually contains bacitracin, polymixin and neomycin in a petrolatum base. There may be some other minor ingredients, but those are the "triple antibiotic" part of the ointment. Those 3 antibiotics help to stop bacterial infections by both compromising the bacterial cell walls and also inhibiting the protein synthesis of the bacteria. The bacteria needs the its cell with to live and protein synthesis to grow and thrive.
Why is cat foaming at mouth after eye treatment with atropine and neomycin polymyxin B ointment?
This question should be directed at a qualified vet - NOT a general forum !
Does Neomycin or Polymyxin B have penicillin in it?
Polymyxin B does not have penicillin in it, I just called my local pharmacy to ask that question and the answer is no. I should note, however, that the reason I called my pharmacist was because I used a topical ointment that contained Polymyxin B and had a very severe allergic reaction immediately after applying the ointment. I have anaphylaxis to penicillin and thought it may contain penicillin, but the pharmacist tells me it does not. He did advise me to go see my allergist again as I may have developed an allergy to another antibiotic but assured me there is no penicillin in Polymyxin B. Can't help with Neomycin, sorry!
Is triple antibiotic ointment and polysporin ointment the same?
No...triple antibiotic (neosporin) is bacitracin, neomycin, & polymixin B. Polysporin is bacitacin and polymixin B. Very similar though, just not identical!
