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Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Ocular infections should be diagnosed by a doctor. Use this medication only as prescribed. OXY-POL®: A Guide to the Combination Eye Ointment Manufacturer: EIPICO (Egyptian Int. Pharmaceutical Industries Co.) Category: Topical Ophthalmic Antibiotic Active Ingredients (per gram of ointment): Oxytetracycline hydrochloride: 5 mg Polymyxin B sulphate: 10,000 IU Available Form: Tube of 5 g eye ointment. Summary OXY-POL® is a combination antibiotic eye ointment used to treat superficial bacterial infections of the eye and eyelids. It combines two different antibiotics, Oxytetracycline and Polymyxin B, to provide broad-spectrum coverage against a wide range of bacteria responsible for common eye infections. Mechanism of Action: A Dual-Antibiotic Strategy OXY-POL® works by attacking bacteria in two complementary ways: Oxytetracycline: ...