Bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic is also known as: Cortisporin Ophthalmic Ointment, Cortomycin Eye Ointment, Neo-Poly-Bac, Neo-Polycin HC, Neotricin HC, Ocu-Cort, Triple Antibiotic HC Ophthalmic Ointment

Bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings

Corticosteroids have been shown to produce fetal resorptions and cleft palate in mice. In addition, they have produced fetal resorptions and multiple abnormalities involving the head, ears, limbs, and palate in rabbits.

Bacitracin/hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B ophthalmic has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have shown corticosteroids to be teratogenic in mice and rabbits following multiple dose topical ophthalmic application. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Bacitracin/hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B ophthalmic is only recommended for use during pregnancy when benefits outweigh risk.

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Bacitracin / hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of bacitracin/hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin B ophthalmic into human milk. Topically applied steroids have been reported to be absorbed systemically. The manufacturer recommends that due to the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants, a decision should be made to discontinue the drug or to discontinue nursing, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

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