Polymyxin B/Neomycin/Bacitracin/Lidocaine, Topical

Type of medicine: antibiotic

Generic and brand names: polymyxin B, neomycin, bacitracin, and lidocaine; Campho-Phenique Antibiotic Plus Pain Reliever; Clomycin Ointment; Lanabiotic Ointment; Neosporin Plus Ointment; Spectrocin Plus; Tribiotic Plus Ointment

This medicine is combination of antibiotic medicines that you put on the skin to treat or to prevent infections in cuts, wounds, minor burns, and skin abrasions, and to help healing.

Check with your health care provider before using this medicine if you are allergic to any kind of antibiotics.

Females of childbearing age: Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your health care provider's approval.

Wash the sore area with mild soap and warm water and pat dry with a soft towel.

Put a thin layer of medicine on your skin and rub it in gently. You may put a bandage on. Use the medicine long enough to get rid of the infection or until any open wounds heal.

This medicine is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Wash your hands before and after applying this or any other medicine to your skin.

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and use the next one as directed. Do not use double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your health care provider.

If the infection is not cleared up in a few days or if it becomes worse, contact your health care provider.

This medicine is for external use only (on the skin). Keep it away from your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Deeper cuts or puncture wounds that become infected may require antibiotics by mouth or by shots. Contact your health care provider for advice in treating more serious wounds or infections.

Using antibiotics on your skin for a long time may increase your risk of fungal infections. Check with your health care provider.

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your health care provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Serious (report these to your health care provider right away): Skin irritation, redness, swelling, or pus while you are using this medicine.

Other: Stinging or burning when the medicine is applied.

No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, the use of other products on your skin at the same time may not be helpful. Read the label on the package to find out if you should take any special precautions.

Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, nonprescription, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins) with you. Be sure that you tell all health care providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.

This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your health care provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.