polymyxin B

First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns

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Drug facts

Used for: First aid to help prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns
How to take it: ■ clean the affected area ■ apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on…
Do not take if: ■ in the eyes ■ if you are allergic to any of the ingredients ■ over large areas of the body ■ longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

What it is used for

■ first aid to help prevent infection in ■ minor cuts ■ scrapes ■ burns

What it does

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How to take it

■ clean the affected area ■ apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily ■ may be covered with a sterile bandage

Side effects, and when to stop

■ the condition persists or gets worse ■ a rash or other allergic reaction develops

Who should not take it

■ in the eyes ■ if you are allergic to any of the ingredients ■ over large areas of the body ■ longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Ask a physician before use in case of

■ deep or puncture wounds ■ animal bites ■ serious burns

Cite this page

NLM: sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. polymyxin B; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/polymyxin-b
APA 7th: sofidex. (2026, August 2). polymyxin B. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/polymyxin-b
AMA 11th: polymyxin B. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/polymyxin-b

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