BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial (Bacitracin/Neomycin/Polymixin B/Hydrocortisone)

What is BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial?

What is BNPH? BNPH is an eye ointment containing bacitracin, neomycin sulphate, polymyxin B sulphate, and hydrocortisone acetate. What is BNPH Used for? BNPH is used for the treatment of infections and inflammation of the eyes in both dogs and cats. How Does BNPH Work? The antibiotics bactitacin, neomycin sulphate, and polymyxin B sulphate kill the bacteria that commonly infects the eyes of canines and felines. Hydrocortisone acetate is the anti-inflammatory component in BNPH that targets the tissue, stopping the inflammation of the eye area.

How to use BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial

BNPH is an eye ointment that is applied to the front of the eye usually three to four times a day, or as prescribed by your vet. How Should BNPH be Given? Gently clean the infected area before applying the ointment. Make sure that the applicator tip is also cleaned before and after each use to prevent recontamination of the eye. Carefully apply a thin layer of the ointment across the front of the eye. BNPH should continue to be administered for a couple of days even after the eye appears to be back to normal to ensure that the infection is completely gone.

BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial warnings and precautions

If your pet shows no sign of improvement after two to three days of use, consult your veterinarian to decide whether to continue or change your pet's medication. Do not simply keep administering BNPH if there are no signs of improvement, since extended use of BNPH can cause more bacteria to grow and make the infection even worse. BNPH should not be used in cats unless there are no other medication options available, due to the potential harm that neomycin sulphate can cause in felines. Watch you cat carefully if using BNPH and discontinue use immediately if any negative reactions or side effects occur.

What do I do if I have missed a BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial dose?

BNPH’s effectiveness is greatly reduced if applications are missed. Carefully follow your vet’s instructions as to how frequently BNPH should be applied and for how many days so as not to overdose your pet, while still giving the correct amount needed to successfully eliminate the infection. If you think your pet overdosed on their medication, contact your veterinarian immediately.

BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial interactions

If giving your pet multiple eye mediations, ask your veterinarian the order and spacing of the medications you are using. Do not apply all medications at once as this can be harmful and reduce the effectiveness of the medications administered.

BNPH Ointment Opthalmic Antibacterial side effects

Some negative side effects associated with BNPH are scratching, itching, and inflammation of the infected area. Stop use immediately if your dog or cat shows any of these side effects. You pet’s vision can be blurred after the ointment is applied for several minutes, so be sure and watch them closely until their vision has returned to normal to prevent any accidents, trips, or falls.