Polyfax 6g Eye Ointment

Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic that inhibits cell wall synthesis and is active against gram-positive bacteria. Polymyxin B is an antibiotic that disrupts the outer cell membrane of Gram negative bacteria, binds and neutralizes lipopolysaccharide, and inhibits respiration of Gram-negative bacterial cells.

Antibiotic

Used to treat:

• eye inflammation
• bacterial eye infections
• conjunctivitis

To be taken as per doctor's prescription

Overdose may cause unusual dizziness, dry mouth, severe headaches, seizures, fast heartbeats and severe nausea. Seek immediate help in case of overdose

Do not put more ointment in case of a missed dose. Consult a doctor in case of missed doses

Pull the lower eyelid away from skin to make space using clean hands and apply the ointment across the water line. Let go of the eye gently and do not blink.

Contraindicated in case of:

• a viral or fungal infection
• allergy to the constituents
• tuberculosis
• damaged cornea
• ulcerations
• increased eye pressure

Common side effects include:

• swelling of face
• itching
• eye irritation

Use with caution in case of severe injury to the eye

Consult a doctor in case you are taking:

• other antibiotic drops
• other eye drops
• neuromuscular blocking agents

Store at room temperature, away from light, heat, moisture and children

No

Do not apply cosmetics with this