Triple Antibiotic, Ophthalmic
Neomycin, Polymyxin, with Bacitracin or Gramicidin
(nee-oh-mye-sin, pol-ee-mix-in, bass-i-tray-sin, gram-i-sye-din)
Description: Broad-Spectrum Antimicrobial Combination Ophthalmic Agents
Other Names forthis Medication: Neosporin® Ophthalmic Ointment, Neo-Polycin® Ophthalmic Ointment, Trioptic-P®, Vetropolycin®
Common Dosage Forms: Veterinary: Bacitracin 400 units/neomycin 3.5 mg/polymyxin B 10,000 units per gram ointmentin 3.5 g tubes.
Human: Polymyxin 10,000 Units/neomycin 1.75 mg/gramicidin 0.025 mg per mL ophthalmic solution; Bacitracin 400 units/neomycin
3.5 mg/polymyxin B 10,000 units per gram ophthalmic ointmentin 3.5 g tubes.
Antimicrobial Classification: Critically Important

Key Information
Cats can have a severe allergic reaction to the neomycin or polymyxin parts of this medication.
Use proper administration techniques to avoid contamination of the medication. Keep cap tightly closed when not in use. Wait 5 minutes after applying this medication before applying any other medications to the eye. Store atroom temperature, away from moisture and sunlight; do not freeze. Do not use if the color changes, or it becomes cloudy.

How is this medication useful?
The FDA has approved this drug for use in humans and animals. It is commonly used to treat infections of the eyes, eyelids, and tissues surrounding the eyeball (conjunctiva) that are sensitive to the antibiotics in it. Your veterinarian may use this to treat an eye infection until the specific cause is known and may switch your animal to another individual antibiotic eye medication. You and your veterinarian can discuss why this drug is the most appropriate choice.

How long until I will know ifthis medication is working, and how long will the effects ofthis medication last?
This medication should start having effects within 1 to 2 hours; however, you may not see the effects of this medication outwardly. Your animal should begin feeling better within 1 to 2 days. The effects of this medication are short-lived, meaning they will stop working within 24 hours.

Side Effects:
Side effects that usually are not serious include: Mild burning, stinging, irritation, or redness of the eyes.
If any of these signs are severe, worsen, or continue to be a problem, contact your veterinarian.
Side effects that may be serious orindicate a serious problem: Difficulty breathing or swelling of the throat(seen as noisy breathing) may indicate a severe allergic reaction to this drug. If you see any of these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately.

How should this medication be given?
For this medication to work, give it exactly as your veterinarian has prescribed. It’s a good idea to always check the prescription label to be sure you are giving the drug correctly.

If you have any other questions aboutthis medication, contact your veterinarian or pharmacist