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Each gram contains Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) sulfate 710 mcg, Bacitracin (Maxibiotic) zinc 10 mg and Neomycin (Maxibiotic) sulfate 5 mg.
Treatment of superficial ocular infections caused by susceptible micro-organisms.,Topical antibacterial agent. this medicine is indicated for the treatment of infected wounds, burns, skin grafts, ulcers, pyoderma, sycosis barbae, impetigo, and in secondarily infected skin lesions of scabies, pediculosis, tinea pedis and contact and allergice dermatitis.
Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) are antibiotics that kill bacteria on your skin.
Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used as a first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin.
Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Dosage Forms
Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling. [DSC] = Discontinued product
Ointment, External:
Curad Triple Antibiotic: Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) (1 ea)
Medi-First Triple Antibiotic: Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) (1 ea)
Neosporin Original: Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) (1 ea, 14.2 g, 28.3 g)
Triple Antibiotic: Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) (1 ea, 1 g, 9.4 g, 14 g, 14.2 g, 15 g, 28 g, 28.4 g, 30 g, 453.9 g)
Triple Antibiotic First Aid: Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) (1 ea)
Generic: Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), and Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) (1 ea [DSC], 14.17 g [DSC], 28.35 g [DSC])
Dosing: Adult
Topical infection prevention:
Topical: Apply 1 to 3 times/day to infected area; may cover with sterile bandage if necessary.
Dosing: Geriatric
Refer to adult dosing.
Dosing: Pediatric
Prevention of infection: Infants, Children, and Adolescents:
Topical: Apply to affected area 1 to 3 times daily
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What is the most important information I should know about Maxibiotic?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic), or hydrocortisone. Do not use this medication if you have a fungal or viral infection that affects your eyes, including herpes, chickenpox, or smallpox.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, cataracts, or a viral or fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Do not allow the tip of the ointment tube to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands. If the tip becomes contaminated it could cause an infection in your eye, which can lead to vision loss or serious damage to the eye.
Use this medication for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Bacitracin (Maxibiotic), Neomycin (Maxibiotic), Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic), and hydrocortisone will not treat a viral or fungal infection of the eye.
Use Maxibiotic as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Maxibiotic is for external use only. Do not use in or near the eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get Maxibiotic in your eyes, rinse immediately with cool tap water.
- Do not apply Maxibiotic over large areas of your body without first checking with your doctor.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Maxibiotic, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- Wash and completely dry the affected area. Apply a small amount of Maxibiotic (about the size of the tip of the finger) to the affected area. Gently rub the medicine in until it is evenly distributed.
- The treated area may be covered with bandages.
- If you miss a dose of Maxibiotic and you are using it regularly, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Maxibiotic.
There are specific as well as general uses of a drug or medicine. A medicine can be used to prevent a disease, treat a disease over a period or cure a disease. It can also be used to treat the particular symptom of the disease. The drug use depends on the form the patient takes it. It may be more useful in injection form or sometimes in tablet form. The drug can be used for a single troubling symptom or a life-threatening condition. While some medications can be stopped after few days, some drugs need to be continued for prolonged period to get the benefit from it.Use: Labeled Indications
Topical infection prevention:
Prevention of infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns.See also:
What other drugs will affect Maxibiotic?
If Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) sulfate is absorbed substantially into the systemic circulation, it may intensify and prolong the respiratory depressant effects of neuromuscular blockers.
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What are the possible side effects of Maxibiotic?
Allergic reactions following topical application of Polymyxin B (Maxibiotic) and Bacitracin (Maxibiotic) zinc have rarely been reported.
Anaphylactic reactions have been reported, as rare events, following topical application of zinc Bacitracin (Maxibiotic).