Bacitracin Ophthalmic

Bacitracin Ophthalmic is a prescription medication used to treat ocular (eye) infections. 

• Bacitracin Ophthalmic is available under the following different brand names: Baciguent

Common side effects of Bacitracin Ophthalmic include:

• Mild eye redness or itching; or
• Puffy eyelids.

Serious side effects of Bacitracin Ophthalmic include:

• Rash, 
• Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), 
• Chest tightness, 
• Severe dizziness, 
• Trouble breathing.

Rare side effects of Bacitracin Ophthalmic include:

• none 

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Ointment

• 500 unit/g (3.5 g)

Ocular Infections

Adult and pediatric dosage

• Apply 1/4 to 1/2 ribbon every 3-4 hours or every 8-12 hours for mild to moderate infections for 7-10 days

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Bacitracin Ophthalmic has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Bacitracin Ophthalmic has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Bacitracin Ophthalmic has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Bacitracin Ophthalmic has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity; atopic patients

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Bacitracin Ophthalmic?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Bacitracin Ophthalmic?”

Cautions

• This drug should not be used in deep-seated ocular infections or in those that are likely to become systemic
• This may result in the overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms including fungi, particularly Candida
• If new infections develop during treatment appropriate antibiotics or chemotherapy should be instituted
• Not recommended for use above 1 week unless directed by the prescriber

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Use with caution if the benefits outweigh the risks during pregnancy.
• Lactation
  • Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution