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Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfates for Corneal Disorders

ICD-10 H16

Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfates is used in the treatment of corneal disorders, based on its FDA-labeled indications.

Your cornea is the outermost layer of your eye. It is clear and shaped like a dome. The cornea helps to shield the rest of the eye from germs, dust, and other harmful matter. It also helps your eye to focus. If you wear contact lenses, they float on top of your corneas. Problems … More on Corneal Disorders →

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How Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfates is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Polycin® Ophthalmic Ointment is indicated for the topical treatment of superficial infections of the external eye and its adnexa caused by susceptible bacteria. Such infections encompass conjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: May be applied every 3 or 4 hours for 7 to 10 days, depending on the severity of the infection.

Warnings

WARNINGS: NOT FOR INJECTION INTO THE EYE. Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment should never be directly introduced into the anterior chamber of the eye. Ophthalmic ointments may retard corneal wound healing. Topical antibiotics may cause cutaneous sensitization. A precise incidence of hypersensitivity reactions (primarily skin rash) due to topical antibiotics is not known. The manifestations of sensitization to topical antibiotics are usually itching, reddening, and edema of the conjunctiva and eyelid. A sensitization reaction may manifest simply, as a failure to heal. During long-term use of topical antibiotic products, periodic examination for such signs is advisable, and the patient should be told to discontinue the product if they are observed. Symptoms usually subside quickly on withdrawing the medication. Application of products containing these ingredients should be avoided for the patient thereafter (see PRECAUTIONS: General ).

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS: Adverse reactions have occurred with the anti-infective components Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfate Ophthalmic Ointment. The exact incidence is not known. Reactions occurring most often are allergic sensitization reactions including itching, swelling, and conjunctival erythema (see WARNINGS ). More serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported rarely. Local irritation on instillation has also been reported. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Perrigo at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

ICD-10 codes for Corneal Disorders

H16

Other medications for Corneal Disorders

Loteprednol EtabonateCenegerminNatamycinNeomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfate and GramicidinOfloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Usp, 0.3%Riboflavin 5-phosphate OphthalmicRose Bengal

Frequently asked questions

Is Bacitracin Zinc and Polymyxin B Sulfates used to treat Corneal Disorders?

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

What ICD-10 codes apply to Corneal Disorders?

Corneal Disorders is coded in ICD-10-CM as H16.

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

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