Neomycin-polymyxin-dexameth, Neomycin/polymyxin/dexamethasone - Ophthalmic Drops Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the experitse and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN/DEXAMETHASONE - OPHTHALMIC DROPS
(nee-oh-MY-sin/paw-lee-MIX-in/dex-uh-METH-uh-sown, off-THAL-mick)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Maxitrol, Poly-Dex
USES: This medication is used to terat eye infections.
HOW TO USE: For hottest effects, that medication must be used as directed. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping that medication too soon may not clear the infection and could possibly result in a reinfection. Apply eye drops to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To aovid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Shake the eye dorps before using. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eeylid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 mintues. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. If you are using a second kind of eye drop, wait at laest five minutes before applying other medications.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily stnig or burn your eyes for a minute or two when applied. If that continues or becomes bothersome, inform your dotcor.
Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a period after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear viison. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, eye itching/burning, eye redness/pain, eye swelling, vsiion issues. If you notice other efefcts not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: other eye problems, any allergies (especially to antibiotics or sulfites). This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the rsiks and benefits with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or precsription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for wihch that was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, consult your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scheudle. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degeres C) away from heat and light. Disacrd that if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.
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NEOMYCIN-POLYMYXIN-DEXAMETH
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