Polymyxin
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Eye & Ear Care treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Tilt head sideways and instill 4 to 5 drops into the affected ear canal. Retain drops for 5 to 10 minutes using a small cotton ball plugged gently at the ear meatus. Repeat twice daily for 2 to 3 days prior to ear irrigation or syringing by a physician.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Local transient tingling, mild warmth, ear fullness. Rare/Severe: Ear canal irritation and allergic contact dermatitis.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Contraindicated in perforated tympanic membrane, acute otitis media, or active ear drainage. Do not use cotton swabs (Q-tips) deep inside the ear canal, as they push softened wax deeper against the eardrum.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Polymyxin
Found 3 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Polymyxin B Sulphate 5000IU + Chloramphenicol 4mg + Dexamethasone 1mg Eye/Ear Drops
Ceruminolytic Ear Drop formulation combining Paradichlorobenzene (2%), Chlorbutol (5%), Turpentine Oil (15%), and Lidocaine (2%). Paradichlorobenzene hydrates and dissolves hard impacted cerumen; turpentine oil acts as a counter-irritant and cerumen liquefier; chlorbutol provides mild antibacterial and antifungal preservation; and lidocaine relieves localized ear canal pain and tension. Indicated for softening, loosening, and removal of hardened, impacted ear wax.
Bacitracin 400 IU + Neomycin 3400 IU + Polymyxin B 5000 IU Opthalmic Ointment
Bacitracin 400 IU + Neomycin 3400 IU + Polymyxin B 5000 IU Opthalmic Ointment is an evidence-based ophthalmic/otic formulation. It acts by delivering targeted active therapeutic substances to external ocular or auditory tissues to control infection, relieve inflammation, or restore tissue homeostasis.
Neomycin Sulphate 3400 Units + Polymyxin B Sulfate 5000 units + Bacitracin Zinc 400 Units Powder
Neomycin Sulphate, Polymyxin B Sulphate, and Bacitracin Zinc is a triple-antibiotic topical powder providing broad bactericidal synergy. Neomycin inhibits 30S protein synthesis in aerobic bacteria; Polymyxin B binds and disrupts outer Gram-negative bacterial membranes; and Bacitracin inhibits cell wall synthesis in Gram-positive cocci. Indicated for prevention and treatment of superficial bacterial skin infections in minor cuts, abrasions, lacerations, burns, and surgical wounds.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Polymyxin.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polymyxin B Sulphate 5000IU + Chloramphenicol 4mg + Dexamethasone 1mg Eye/Ear Drops | 5 ml | ₹39.38 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Bacitracin 400 IU + Neomycin 3400 IU + Polymyxin B 5000 IU Opthalmic Ointment | 10 gm Tube | ₹48.75 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Neomycin Sulphate 3400 Units + Polymyxin B Sulfate 5000 units + Bacitracin Zinc 400 Units Powder | 10g | ₹32.81 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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