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Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate for Pink Eye

ICD-10 H10

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate is used in the treatment of pink eye, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink eye. It involves inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid. It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness. Causes include: Bacterial or viral infection Allergies Substances that cause irritati… More on Pink Eye →

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How Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE For the treatment of superficial ocular infections involving the conjunctiva and/or cornea caused by organisms susceptible to bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply the ointment every 3 or 4 hours for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection. FOR OPHTHALMIC USE ONLY

Warnings

WARNINGS Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal healing.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Bausch & Lomb Incorporated at 1-800-553-5340 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

ICD-10 codes for Pink Eye

H10

Other medications for Pink Eye

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate used to treat Pink Eye?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate is used in the treatment of pink eye. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Pink Eye?

Pink Eye is coded in ICD-10-CM as H10.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate is right for you.

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