POLY BACITRACIN (bacitracin zinc/polymyxin b sulfate)

There are 0 contraindications.

There are 0 severe contraindications.

There are 1 moderate contraindications. Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.

Moderate List
No disease contraindications

There are 1 severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
None.	None.

Rare/Very Rare
Anaphylaxis

There are 2 less severe adverse reactions.

More Frequent	Less Frequent
None.	None.

Rare/Very Rare
Fungal infection of skin Skin rash

Bacitracin and bacitracin zinc should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justify potential risks to the fetus. Some manufacturers state that patients who are pregnant should consult a clinician before using topical preparations containing bacitracin or bacitracin zinc. The topical preparation containing bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and hydrocortisone should be used during pregnancy only if potential benefits justify potential risks to the fetus. Corticosteroids have been teratogenic in mice and rabbits when applied topically.

It is not known whether topical bacitracin is distributed into milk. Some experts consider topical bacitracin compatible with nursing. Some manufacturers state that patients who are breast-feeding should consult a clinician before using topical preparations containing bacitracin or bacitracin zinc.

The topical preparation containing bacitracin zinc, neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and hydrocortisone should be used with caution in nursing women. Hydrocortisone is distributed into human milk following oral administration, and systemic absorption may occur when hydrocortisone is applied topically.

No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.