Bacitracin + Polymyxin B


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Ophthalmic
Superficial ocular infections
Adult: As oint containing bacitracin 500 U and polymyxin B 10,000 U/g: Apply to affected eye(s) 3-4 hrly for 7-10 days, depending on severity of infection.

Topical/Cutaneous
Superficial infections
Adult: As oint containing bacitracin 500 U and polymyxin B 10,000 U/g: Apply thinly to affected area 1-3 times daily, may be covered w/ a sterile bandage.
Child: Same as adult dose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to bacitracin or polymyxin B.
Special Precautions
Prolonged use may cause overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi. Pregnancy and lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Burning sensation, local irritation, swelling, conjunctival erythema, pruritus (ophth). Rarely, anaphylaxis.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Bacitracin interferes w/ bacterial cell wall synthesis by inhibition of the regeneration of phospholipid receptors involved in peptidoglycan synthesis. It is bactericidal to a number of gram +ve and –ve organisms. Polymyxin B increases the permeability of the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane by interacting w/ the phospholipid components. It is bactericidal to a number of gram –ve organisms.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Poorly absorbed from intact or denuded skin, wounds, or mucous membranes.
Chemical Structure

Chemical Structure Image
Bacitracin

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. CID=11980094, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Bacitracin-methylene-disalicylate (accessed on Jan. 21, 2020)


Chemical Structure Image
Polymyxin B

Source: National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Database. Polymyxin b, CID=49800004, https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Polymyxin-b (accessed on Jan. 21, 2020)

Storage
Store between 15-25°C.
MIMS Class
Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics / Topical Antibiotics
References
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Joint Formulary Committee. Bacitracin w/ Polymyxin B. British National Formulary [online]. London. BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 01/09/2016.

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McEvoy GK, Snow EK, Miller J et al (eds). Bacitracin, Bacitracin Zinc (Topical). AHFS Drug Information (AHFS DI) [online]. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 08/09/2016.

McEvoy GK, Snow EK, Miller J et al (eds). Polymyxin B Sulfate (EENT). AHFS Drug Information (AHFS DI) [online]. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 08/09/2016.

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