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Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Bacitracin

Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Bacitracin Side Effects

Ally Tsai, PharmDKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on December 12, 2024

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Itchy eye
  • Eye swelling
  • Red eye

Less Common Side Effects

  • Eye irritation

Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Bacitracin serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reaction: hives, swelling of the face or throat, trouble breathing
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The following Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Bacitracin side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Itching, rash, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine

After application, eye ointments usually cause your vision to blur for a few minutes.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Ally Tsai, PharmD
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Ally Tsai, PharmD
Ally Tsai, PharmD, is a medication therapy management (MTM) pharmacist with 6 years of experience. As an MTM pharmacist, she helps people with complex medication regimens get the best results by conducting comprehensive medication reviews.
Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD, is a licensed pharmacist in California. She has been a retail pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist for over 7 years and has contributed drug information content to different health companies.

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