What is neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics. They are used to treat bacterial infections.
Prednisolone is a steroid. It is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of
the eye.
Neomycin /polymyxin B/prednisolone ophthalmic is used to treat bacterial infections of the
eyes.
Neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic may be used for purposes other than
those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Do not use neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic if you have a viral or
fungal infection in your eye. It is used to treat infections caused by bacteria only.
It is not known whether neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic will harm an
unborn baby. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is also not known whether neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic passes
into breast milk. Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding
a baby.
How should I take neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Use neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic eye drops or ointment exactly as
directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or
doctor to explain them to you.
Wash your hands before and after using your eye drops.
To apply the eye drops:
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Shake the drops gently to be sure the medicine is well mixed. Tilt
your head slightly back and pull down on your lower eyelid. Position the dropper above your eye.
Look up and away from the dropper. Squeeze out a drop and close your eye. Apply gentle
pressure to the inside corner of your eye near your nose for about 1 minute to prevent the liquid
from draining down your tear duct. If you are using more than one drop in the same eye or drops
in both eyes, repeat the process with about 5 minutes between drops.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your hands or eyes.
The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Do not use any eye drop that is discolored or has particles in it.
Store neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic at room temperature away from
heat and moisture. Keep the bottle properly capped.
What happens if I miss a dose of neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next
regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and apply the next one as directed.
Do not
use a double dose of this medication.
Where can I get more information about neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Your pharmacist has information about neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic written for health professionals that you may read.
What are the possible side effects of neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.
Some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling,
or sensitivity to light may occur.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical
advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement
in your condition after a few days.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If
it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent
the fluid from draining down your tear duct.
What should I avoid while taking neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If
it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities.
Neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic may cause blurred vision. If you experience
blurred vision, avoid these activities.
Use caution with contact lenses. Wear them only if your doctor approves. After applying this
medication, wait at least 15 minutes before inserting contact lenses.
Avoid other eye medications unless your doctor approves.
What other drugs will affect neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?
Avoid other eye medications unless they are approved by your doctor.
Although drug interactions between neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic and
drugs taken by mouth are not expected, they can occur. Be sure that your pharmacist and doctor know
about any other medications that you are taking.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are taking an oral steroid medication such as
prednisone (Deltasone, Orasone, others).
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with neomycin, polymyxin B, and
prednisolone ophthalmic.
What happens if I have an overdose of neomycin, polymyxin B, and prednisolone ophthalmic?