Polyfax is produced by GSK, which contains polymyxin sulphate + bacitracin zinc + petrolatum base. It is an antibiotic agent that is being used for superficial skin infection. Which includes prophylaxis in burns, surgical incisions, accidental cuts, graft donor sites, scratches and abrasions, therapeutic use in primarily infected dermatoses such as bacterial otitis externa, folliculitis, ecthyma, paronychia. In secondarily infected dermatoses, such as infected eczema, scabies, viral infection, infected ulcers, acne scars, etc.
Contraindications
Patients who are hypersensitive to polymyxin B sulphaate, bacitracin zinc, or to cross sensitizing substance should not use this ointment.
Pregnancy and lactation
The clinical benefit of treatment to the patient must be balanced against any possible but unknown hazards to the developing foetus.
Side Effects
Rare, application site hypersensitivity including urticaria, irritation, application site reactions including pain, oedma, burning sensation, pruritis, erythema, blister, scaling, skin discoloration.
Polyfax Skin Ointment
For External Use Only
Polyfex Skin Ointment Polymyxin
Compositions Contains
Polymyxin B Sulphate B.P 10,000 units
Bacitracin Zinc B.P 500 units
Petrolatum Base to 1.0G
Symptoms Infection, burns, surgical incisions, accidental cuts, graft donor sites
Dose Apply thin layer on effected area
Company GSK
Retail Price Rs 66
Polyfax Eye Ointment
For External Use Only
Indication: Treatment of bacterial infections of the eye and its adnexa include conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulceration, and ulcerative blepharitis.
Polyfex Eye Ointment Polymyxin
Compositions Each gm Contains
Polymyxin B Sulphate B.P 10,000 units
Bacitracin Zinc B.P 500 units
Petrolatum Base to 1.0G
Symptoms Infection, Red Eyes, Infected Eyes, Pain in Eyes
Dose Apply a thin film 1 or > times a day depending on severity of condition
Company GSK
Retail Price Rs 28.2