What is Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic)?
The combination of steroid and antibiotic medicine, Hydrocortisone, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B (for the eye), is used to treat inflammation in the eye caused by uveitis or other eye conditions such as radiation, chemical burns, and eye injuries.When there is a high risk of bacterial infections around or in the eye, hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin-B are used.This medication guide does not list all possible uses for hydrocortisone ophthalmic, neomycin, and polymyxin B.
Side effects of Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic)
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergic reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
There are serious side effects associated with neomycin and polymyxin. If you experience symptoms that suggest that something could be seriously amiss, such as:
- Severe itching or swelling in your eyes
- Eye discomfort, crusting, and drainage may indicate infection;
- Eye strain, blurriness or tunnel vision. Or the perception of halos around lights.
- Feeling eye pain or seeing sudden vision changes?
- A wound that does not heal.
Some of the common side effects associated with hydrocortisone (neomycin), polymyxin B, and neomycin include:
- Mild eye irritation or itching
- Eye redness.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contacting the FDA in regards to adverse events is simple at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
prednisone, Ciprofloxacin for ophthalmic use, Diclofenac for ophthalmic use, the ophthalmic form of azithromycin, Dexamethasone Ophthalmic, Triamcinolone, Triamcinolone Ophthalmic
Warnings
This medicine should not be used if you are suffering from a fungal infection or virus (including simplex herpes) in your eye.
Before you take this drug
This medicine should not be used if you're allergic to neomycin or polymyxin or have a viral or fungal infection in your eye (including herpes).
Tell your doctor if any of the following symptoms exist:
- Glaucoma;
- If you have cataracts or need surgery,
- An allergic reaction can occur to a medication like neomycin.
This medicine is not known to harm an unborn child. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant.This medicine should not be used while breastfeeding.Anyone younger than 18 is not allowed to use ophthalmic hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B.
How to take Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic)?
Read all instructions or guides that come with your medication and follow all directions. Follow the directions on the label.Before using eye medications, wash your hands.Before each use, shake the eye drops thoroughly.Applying eye drops is as simple as tilting your head back and pulling down your lower eyelid. Squeeze a few drops into the pocket created by holding the dropper over the eye. Close your eyes for a minute or two.Only use the prescribed number of drops.Avoid touching the tip or placing it directly on your eye. If the dropper is contaminated, it can cause serious vision problems.If your symptoms don't improve after two days of treatment, call your doctor.You may need to have frequent vision tests if you take this medication for more than 10 days.Storing this medication upright at room temperature is recommended. Do not freeze.
What happens if I miss the dose?
If you are almost due for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Never take two doses of the same medicine at once.
What happens if I overdose?
Overdoses of hydrocortisone ophthalmic, neomycin, and polymyxin-B ophthalmic are not dangerous. If anyone accidentally swallows the medication, seek emergency medical care or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
This medicine should not be shared with anyone else, even if the other person has similar symptoms.
Interaction with other drug
Other drugs that you take are unlikely to affect the medicine used on your eyes. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare provider about the medicines you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies.
