Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic is also known as: AK-Poly-Bac, Polycin, Polycin-B, Polysporin Ophthalmic, Polytracin Ophthalmic
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 21, 2018.
Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Pregnancy Warnings
Bacitracin-polymyxin B ophthalmic has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Bacitracin-polymyxin B ophthalmic is only recommended for use during pregnancy when need has been clearly established.
Bacitracin / polymyxin b ophthalmic Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of bacitracin-polymyxin B ophthalmic into human milk.
References for pregnancy information
- "Product Information. Polysporin (bacitracin-polymyxin B ophthalmic)." Monarch Pharmaceuticals Inc, Bristol, TN.
References for breastfeeding information
- "Product Information. Polysporin (bacitracin-polymyxin B ophthalmic)." Monarch Pharmaceuticals Inc, Bristol, TN.
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