Polymyxin b and gramicidin
Patient Counselling
How to apply (for application in adults)[1]:
For further details for application in children, please read Friesen AM. Chapter 15: Eye Care – Conjunctivitis. Patient Self Care 2nd ed. Canadian Pharmacist Association. 2010; 121-126.
If you are experiencing pain and extreme redness in your eyes, your vision is blurry or you have another condition that may be causing the issue with your eyes, you should see your physician instead of using this product. Do not use this product if you have experienced a reaction with any of the ingredients in this product in the past.[2]
If there is no improvement within 2 days of initiating the product or symptoms worsen, stop using the eye drops and see your physician.[2]
References
- Wash your hands with soap and water
- Tilt your head back or look up to the ceiling while lying down
- Keeping your eye open, gently pull down on your lower eyelid so that you form a pouch
- Hold the dropper at least 2 cm away ensuring it does not touch any part of your eye. Squeeze the dropper so that one drop goes into the pouch. Slowly release your lower eyelid.
- Lightly close your eye and wait for one to two minutes. Try not to rub or blink your eye during that time.
- If you are required to use more than one drop, wait 3-5 minutes before applying the next drop.
- Avoid the use of contact lenses until the infection has cleared.
- Throw away the bottle one month after you opened the bottle as it may get contaminated over time. Do not share your dropper with others.
For further details for application in children, please read Friesen AM. Chapter 15: Eye Care – Conjunctivitis. Patient Self Care 2nd ed. Canadian Pharmacist Association. 2010; 121-126.
If you are experiencing pain and extreme redness in your eyes, your vision is blurry or you have another condition that may be causing the issue with your eyes, you should see your physician instead of using this product. Do not use this product if you have experienced a reaction with any of the ingredients in this product in the past.[2]
If there is no improvement within 2 days of initiating the product or symptoms worsen, stop using the eye drops and see your physician.[2]
References
- Polysporin. How to Apply. Johnson & Johnson Inc. http://www.polysporin.ca/products/antibiotic-eye-drops. Accessed March 16, 2014.
- Friesen AM. Chapter 15: Eye Care – Conjunctivitis. Patient Self Care 2nd ed. Canadian Pharmacist Association. 2010; 121-126.