These antibiotic combinations are used for the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva or cornea (eg, conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, acute meibomianitis, dacryocystitis) due to strains of micro-organisms susceptible to antibiotics.
| Combination Antibiotic Products | ||
| Trade Name | Strength/Ingredient | Average Dose |
| AK-Spore Ointment, Neosporin Ophthalmic Ointment, Ocutricin Ointment | 10,000 units/g polymyxin B sulfate, 3.5 mg/g neomycin sulfate, 400 units/g bacitracin zinc | Varies for individual products, refer to manufacturer’s insert |
| AK-Spore Solution, Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution | 10,000 units/ml polymyxin B sulfate, 1.75 mg/ml neomycin sulfate, 0.025 mg/ml gramicidin | Varies for individual products, refer to manufacturer’s insert |
| AK-Poly-Bac Ointment, Polysporin Ophthalmic Ointment | 10,000 units/g polymyxin B sulfate, 500 units/g bacitracin zinc | Varies for individual products, refer to manufacturer’s insert |
| Terak Ointment, Terramycin w/Polymyxin B Ointment | 10,000 units/g polymyxin B sulfate, 5 mg/g oxytetracycline HCl | Varies for individual products, refer to manufacturer’s insert |
| Polytrim Ophthalmic Solution | 10,000 units/ml polymyxin B sulfate, 1 mg/ml trimethoprim | Varies for individual products, refer to manufacturer’s insert |
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