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Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Information about Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone Uses
Polymyxin B+Neomycin+Bacitracin+Hydrocortisone is used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections.
How Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone works
Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone is a combination of three antibiotics (Polymyxin B , Neomycin , Bacitracin ) and a steroid ( Hydrocortisone). The antibiotics work by different mechanisms to stop bacterial growth on the skin. The steroid works by blocking the release of chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Together, they treat your skin infection effectively.
Available Medicine for Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
Neosporin HGlaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Expert advice for Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone
- Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone may take several weeks to show its action. Keep using it as suggested by your doctor.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Polymyxin B + Neomycin + Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by infection.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- It is advisable not to touch or scratch the infected area as it can worsen the situation.