Monograph Details
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Eye Disorders
> Ocular allergy/inflammation
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Polymyxin B/Neomycin/Hydrocortisone Oph Susp |
| Manufacturer |
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Various generic manufacturers |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Antibiotics + steroid. |
| Generic Name |
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Polymyxin B sulfate 10000Units, neomycin 0.35% (as sulfate), hydrocortisone 1%; per mL; contains thimerosal. |
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• Polymyxin B/Neomycin/Bacitracin/Hydrocortisone Oph Oint
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| Indications |
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Ocular inflammation associated with infection. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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1–2 drops or small amount of oint every 3–4 hours (may use susp more often); max 20mL or 8g per therapeutic course. |
| Contraindications |
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Ocular fungal, viral or mycobacterial infections. |
| Precautions |
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Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. Monitor IOP, for secondary infections, and avoid abrupt cessation in prolonged use. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Local irritation, sensitization, masks infection, delays healing; in prolonged use: increased IOP, cataracts, corneal perforation, optic nerve damage. |
| How Supplied |
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Contact supplier. |
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