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A sterile ointment containing Bacitracin, Neomycin and Polymyxin B used in the treatment of infections of the eye caused by bacteria susceptible to any of these antibiotics.

Generic Name
B.N.P. (Triple Antibiotic) Ophthalmic

Manufacturer
Various

Brand Name(s)
Mycitracin (Pharmacia and Upjohn), Neosporin (Warner Lambert), Neobacimyx (Schering Plough)

What is this medication used for
B.N.P. is an ophthalmic antibiotic containing bacitracin, neomycin sulfate and polymyxin B sulfate. It is used for superficial bacterial infections of the eyelid and conjunctiva when due to organisms susceptible to the antibiotics contained in the ointment.

Availability
B.N.P. Ophthalmic is a prescription medication available as an eye ointment.

How this medicine should be used
B.N.P. Ophthalmic ointment is FDA approved for use in dogs and cats. The usual dose is to apply a thin film over the cornea 3 or 4 times a day.

What are the side effects
Side effects of B.N.P. ophthalmic ointment may include itching, burning, or inflammation in animals sensitive to this product.

What special precautions are there
B.N.P. ophthalmic ointment should not be used in animals allergic to it. Do not allow the applicator tip to become contaminated during the application of the ointment. If there is no response to the infection within 3 or 4 days, the animal should be re-evaluated. Prolonged use of this product may result in superinfections caused by nonsusceptible organisms such as fungi.

Overdose - what to do
Contact Laguna Hills Animal Hospital (949-837-7333) or, if after hours, Animal Urgent Care (949-364-6228).

How should I store this medication
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store medication at room temperature, away from excess heat, light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Keep this medication away from children and pets.