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What is neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointment and can it be used on a horse?
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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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.
What is Trithalmic Opthalmic Ointment?
Trithalmic Ophthalmic Ointment is a medication used in veterinary medicine to treat eye conditions such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, and other eye infections in animals. It contains three active ingredients - neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin - that work together to combat bacterial infections in the eye. It is important to use this medication as directed by a veterinarian.
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 other names does bacitracin opthalmic have?
Bacitracin ophthalmic is also known by the brand names Bacitracin Ophthalmic Ointment and Bacitracin Zinc. Additionally, it may be referred to simply as bacitracin when discussing its use in eye care. It's important to note that while it is primarily used for ocular infections, it may also be found in combination with other medications in some formulations.
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 !
