ANTIBIOTIC

Drug Name: ANTIBIOTIC

ANTIBIOTIC DESCRIPTION:
COMBINATION ANTIBIOTIC - TOPICAL

COMMON ANTIBIOTIC BRAND NAME(S):
Polysporin

ANTIBIOTIC SIDE EFFECTS:
ANTIBIOTIC may cause burning, redness, or a rash. Notify your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE ANTIBIOTIC:
ANTIBIOTIC: ANTIBIOTIC is for topical use only. Clean and dry the affected area as directed. Then apply a small amount of the medication on the skin. A thin layer is all that is needed. Cover with a bandage if directed to do so. Do not use large amounts, apply this more often or use this for a longer period than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but the chance for side effects may be increased. Use carefully if applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.

ANTIBIOTIC USES:
ANTIBIOTIC is a combination antibiotic used on the skin to treat an infection.

ANTIBIOTIC PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have: other illnesses, an infection, allergies (especially to antibiotics). ANTIBIOTIC should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if ANTIBIOTIC is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

ANTIBIOTIC DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may use, including: other skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

ANTIBIOTIC OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

ANTIBIOTIC NOTES:
If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, notify your doctor.

MISSED ANTIBIOTIC DOSE:
If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

ANTIBIOTIC STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.