Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Gramicidin (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ak-Spore Ophthalmic Solution, Neocidin Ophthalmic Solution, Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution, Ocu-Spor-G, Ocutricin Ophthalmic Solution, P.N. Ophthalmic, Tribiotic, Tri-Ophthalmic, Triple Antibiotic

Proper Use of This Medicine

The bottle is only partially full to provide proper drop control.

To use:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection.
• If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly, use another drop.
• To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip or dropper to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed.

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of neomycin, polymyxin B, and gramicidin ophthalmic combination will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of neomycin, polymyxin B, and gramicidin ophthalmic combination. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For eye infections:
  • For eye drops dosage form:
    • Adults and children - Use one drop in the eye two to four times a day for seven to ten days. If you have a more serious infection, your doctor may want you to use one drop in the eye every fifteen to thirty minutes at first. Then your doctor may have you use the medicine less often.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.