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Thera Plus Original Strength Triple Antibiotic

BACITRACIN ZINC, NEOMYCIN SULFATE, POLYMYXIN B SULFATE

Standard Dose
Directions • Adults and children 2 years of age and older: • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) to affected area 1 to 3 times daily • may be covered with a sterile bandage. • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor before use
Max Dose
See official label
Primary Use
Uses for first aid to help to prevent infection in minor: • cuts • scrapes • burns
Summary

Indications and usage Uses for first aid to help to prevent infection in minor: • cuts • scrapes • burns Dosage and administration Directions • Adults and children 2 years of age and older: • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) to affected area 1 to 3 times daily • may be covered with a sterile bandage. • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor before use Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only.

Do not use • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product • in contact with the eyes or mucous membranes • over large areas of the body • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor When using this product avoid contact with eyes Ask a doctor before use if you have • deep or puncture wounds • animal bites • serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if • symptoms last for more than 7 days • the conditions persists or gets worse • symptoms clear up and the occur again within a few days • a rash or other allergic reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Uses for first aid to help to prevent infection in minor: • cuts • scrapes • burns Dosage and administration Directions • Adults and children 2 years of age and older: • clean the affected area • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) to affected area 1 to 3 times daily • may be covered with a sterile bandage. • children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor before use Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only. Do not use • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product • in contact with the eyes or mucous membranes • over large areas of the body • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor When using this product avoid contact with eyes Ask a doctor before use if you have • deep or puncture wounds • animal bites • serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if • symptoms last for more than 7 days • the conditions persists or gets worse • symptoms clear up and the occur again within a few days • a rash or other allergic reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Monitoring

  • • Warnings For external use only.
  • • Do not use • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product • in contact with the eyes or mucous membranes • over large areas of the body • longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor When using this product avoid contact with eyes Ask a doctor before use if you have • deep or puncture wounds • animal bites • serious burns Stop use and ask a doctor if • symptoms last for more than 7 days • the conditions persists or gets worse • symptoms clear up and the occur again within a few days • a rash or other allergic reaction occurs Keep out of reach of children.
  • • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Interaction Notes

  • • Review official label interaction section.