Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml

Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy

Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS

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About Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml

Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to a combination of medicines called 'antibiotics' primarily used to treat bacterial infections of the eye (optic) and ear (otic). Bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria grow in the body and cause infection. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml does not work against infections caused by viruses and fungus.

Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two antibiotics, namely: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B is bactericidal, which kills the bacteria by preventing the formation of bacterial cell walls essential for their survival. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic, which prevents bacterial growth by inhibiting the production of essential proteins necessary for the growth, and multiplication of the bacteria. Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml prevents the spread of eye and ear infections caused by a wide range of gram-negative bacteria causing eye/ear infections.

Use Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is only for use in the eyes. Do not swallow or inject Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml. You are advised to use this medicine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience redness, itching, irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes, blurred vision, sensitivity to light, eyelid swelling, itching, or crusting as side effects. Most of these side effects of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if any of these side effects worsen or persist, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please inform your doctor. Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in children. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain a 10 minutes time gap between using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops. Please do not contact the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and cause eye infections.

Uses of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml

Bacterial eye infection (conjunctivitis), Bacterial ear infection (otitis media)

Directions for Use

Eye drops: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops as advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.Eye ointment: Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Squeeze a tiny amount of the ointment into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.

Medicinal Benefits

Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml is a combination of two antibiotics: Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye like conjunctivitis and ear infections like otitis media. Polymyxin B is bactericidal (kills bacteria) in nature, inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation required for their survival. Thus, it prevents the entry of unwanted substances into the cells and stops the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol is bacteriostatic (prevents bacteria growth) in nature with excellent eye penetration and exhibits broad-spectrum coverage against various bacteria, which causes eye/ear infections by preventing the protein synthesis process required for the survival of the bacteria causing eye/ear infection.

Storage

Keep Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml out of reach and sight of children.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml should be used with caution in children. You are advised to consult a doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine. You are recommended not to use contact lenses during the course of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. If you get any new eye problem, an eye infection, or notice any allergic reactions such as itching or redness of the eye and skin rash, please consult your doctor immediately. You are advised to maintain 10 minutes time gap between using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container tip to the eye, eyelids, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and cause eye infections.

Drug-Drug Interactions

ChloramphenicolFlibanserin

Critical

ChloramphenicolLomitapide

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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ChloramphenicolFlibanserin

Critical

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Flibanserin with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml may significantly increases the blood levels of flibanserin

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml with Flibanserin is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

ChloramphenicolLomitapide

Critical

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking lomitapide with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml can significantly increase the blood levels of lomitapide.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml with Lomitapide is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

ChloramphenicolTriazolam

Critical

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml with triazolam can increased the effects of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triazolam with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. In case you experience any unusual symptoms, consult a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Polymyxin bKanamycin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Kanamycin with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk and severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and Kanamycin, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Polymyxin bStreptomycin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml together with streptomycin can increase the risk or severity of developing hearing loss, breathing problems, and kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and Streptomycin together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.

Polymyxin bTenofovir alafenamide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Tenofovir alafenamide with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the chance of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tenofovir alafenamide with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Polymyxin bNetilmicin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Netilmicin with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Netilmicin with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, a decrease in hunger, increased or decreased urine, weight gain or loss that occurs suddenly, fluid retention, swelling, difficulty breathing, bone pain, muscle pain, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, confusion, and irregular heartbeat, hearing loss, ringing in the ears, vertigo, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Polymyxin bSuxamethonium

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml may increase the effects of Suxamethonium when taken in combination.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Suxamethonium with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Polymyxin bHuman immunoglobulin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Taking Human immunoglobulin with Polymyxin- b, may raise the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Human immunoglobulin and Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, sudden weight gain or loss, swelling, shortness of breath, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, dizziness, confusion, or an irregular heart rhythm, consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Polymyxin bDeferasirox

Severe

How does the drug interact with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml:
Co-administration of Deferasirox and Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml may increase the risk of kidney problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and Deferasirox together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, increased or decreased urination, swelling, breathing difficulty, bone pain, muscle pain, dizziness, confusion, or irregular heart rhythm, seek immediate medical attention. Drink plenty of water if you experience diarrhea or vomiting while taking these medications, as dehydration can potentially affect the kidneys. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Wash your hands with soap and water frequently.
Keep your clothes, towels and bedsheets separate from others.
Maintain good hygiene of contact lenses. Wash your hands thoroughly before wearing and after removing contact lenses.
Avoid wearing contact lenses while swimming. In case you use them mistakenly, get a new pair.
Wear protective eye gear if you are cycling or trekking through the forest.
If you have irritation in the eyes, avoid rubbing them.

Side Effects of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml

Redness in eyes
Itching eyes
Irritation, burning or stinging sensation in the eyes
Blurred vision
Increased sensitivity to light
Eyelid swelling

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIBIOTICS

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Reviewed By

Sunny S

MBBS

Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:33 AM IST

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FAQs

How does Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml work?

Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml contains Polymyxin B and Chloramphenicol. Polymyxin B works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, which are necessary for survival because they prevent unwanted substances from entering the cells and stop the leakage of cell contents. Chloramphenicol inhibits the production of essential proteins required for bacteria to grow, multiply, and multiply. Bacteria are thus destroyed. They work together to relieve itching, pain, and discomfort in the eye caused by infection.

Can I use chymotrypsin with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml?

You are not recommended to use chymotrypsin while using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml as it may reduce the effectiveness of chymotrypsin (used during cataract surgery). However, please consult your doctor before using other medicines with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml.

Can I wear contact lenses while using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml?

You are not recommended to wear contact lenses during the entire course of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert them after 24 hours of finishing the course of Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml.

Can I use other eye drops with Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml?

You are recommended to maintain a minimum of 10 minutes time gap between using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml and other eye drops and administer eye ointments in the last.

Does Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml cause blurred vision?

Yes, Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating heavy machinery.

Can I stop using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml on my own?

You are not recommended to stop using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may increase pressure in the eyes and may lead to loss of vision. Therefore, use Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult your doctor.

Special Advise

Please consult an eye specialist if your eye infection persists or worsens even after using Polymed Eye Drops 5 ml for a week.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Conjunctivitis: Conjunctivitis or pink eye is the infection and inflammation of the transparent layer (conjunctiva) that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eyeball. It causes bacterial infection thereby causing inflamed conjunctiva, making the white part of the eyeball look pink in colour.