Generic name: Bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin b (ophthalmic)
Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data not available
What is Ocu-Cort?
Bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.
This medicine is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.
Bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a fungal or viral infection of the eye (including herpes).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- glaucoma;
- cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery; or
- an allergic reaction to a medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Bacitracin, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I use Ocu-Cort
Use Ocu-Cort (Ophthalmic) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Wash your hands before using eye medication.
To apply the ointment: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Squeeze a ribbon of ointment from the tube into this pocket. Blink your eye gently and then keep it closed for 1 or 2 minutes. Wipe excess ointment from your eyelashes using a clean tissue.
Do not touch the tip of the ointment tube or place it directly on your eye. A contaminated tube tip can infect your eye, which could lead to serious vision problems.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 2 days of treatment.
If you use this medicine for longer than 10 days, you may need frequent vision tests to check the pressure inside your eyes.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.
Use the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use two doses at one time.
Ocu-Cort side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- severe itching, redness, or swelling of your eyes;
- eye discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection);
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes; or
- a wound that will not heal.
Common side effects may include:
- mild eye itching or irritation; or
- eye redness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Ocu-Cort?
Do not share this medicine with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.