http://genericdrugshome.info Neomycin, Polymyxin B Sulfate And Dexamethasone Ophthalmic, Neomycin/polymyxin/dexamethasone - Ophthalmic Drops Generic Drug Feed Tue, 22 May 2012 01:57:40 CDT en http://neomycin-polymyxin-b-sulfate-dexamethasone-ophthalmic.10670.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the epxertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your helathcare professional before using that drug. NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN/DEXAMETHASONE - OHPTHALMIC 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 treat eye infections.

HOW TO USE: For best effects, that medication must be used as direcetd. Continue using it for the full time prescribed. Stopping that medication too soon may not clear the infection and cuold possibly result in a reinfection.

Apply eye drops to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Sahke the eye drops before using. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescriebd number of drops. Look downward and getnly close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medictaion from draining away from the eye.

Try not to bilnk and do not rub the eye.

Do not rinse the dropper. If you are using a second kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications. SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for a minute or two when applied.

If that continues or becomes bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a period after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring claer vision. Ntoify your doctor immediately if you develop: skin rash, eye itching/burning, eye redness/pain, eye swelling, vision troubles.

If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your meidcal history, especially of: other eye problems, any allergies (especially to antibiotics or sulfites). This medication should be used only if cleraly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your docotr of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without dcotor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be hramful if swallowed. NOTES: If the condition for which that was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse atfer a couple of 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 usaul dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. STORAGE: Store at room temperature bewteen 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
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