PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Eedy, D. J.
AU  - McMillan, J. C.
AU  - Bingham, E. A.
TI  - Anaphylactic reactions to topical antibiotic combinations.
AID  - 10.1136/pgmj.66.780.858
DP  - 1990 Oct 01
TA  - Postgraduate Medical Journal
PG  - 858--859
VI  - 66
IP  - 780
4099  - http://pmj.bmj.com/content/66/780/858.short
4100  - http://pmj.bmj.com/content/66/780/858.full
SO  - Postgrad Med J1990 Oct 01; 66
AB  - We describe two patients who developed anaphylaxis type reactions following the application of the topical antibiotic Polyfax (polymixin B and bacitracin). We draw attention to this potentially serious complication of topical antibiotic preparations and emphasize the need for careful history taking before prescribing such preparations.