Neomycin+dexamethasone
About
Neomycin+dexamethasone belongs to the combination of steroids and antibiotics primarily used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, chemical burns, radiation, or certain other conditions. Neomycin+dexamethasone is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial eye infection associated with the conjunctiva's inflammation or infection (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.
Neomycin+dexamethasone is a combination of two drugs: Neomycin (antibiotic) and Dexamethasone (steroid). Neomycin belongs to the class of antibiotics that inhibits the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers, thereby killing bacteria. On the other hand, Dexamethasone belongs to the class of steroids that inhibit the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling in the eyes. Thereby, it reduces redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections.
Use Neomycin+dexamethasone as prescribed by your doctor. Neomycin+dexamethasone is only for external use. You are advised to use Neomycin+dexamethasone for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience irritation, redness, itching, burning or stinging sensation, the sensitivity of eyes to light, eyelid swelling, or itching. Most of these side effects of Neomycin+dexamethasone do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Neomycin+dexamethasone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Neomycin+dexamethasone should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Neomycin+dexamethasone. Drive only if your vision is clear as Neomycin+dexamethasone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Neomycin+dexamethasone and other eye drops.
Uses of Neomycin+dexamethasone
Medicinal Benefits
Neomycin+dexamethasone is a combination of two drugs: Neomycin and Dexamethasone to treat bacterial eye infections. Neomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It inhibits the production of essential proteins necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply, and increase numbers, thereby killing bacteria. Dexamethasone belongs to the class of steroids that inhibits the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching, and swelling. Thereby, it reduces redness and swelling caused due to bacterial infections in the eyes.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Neomycin+dexamethasone
- Irritation
- Redness
- Itching
- Burning or stinging sensation
- Increased sensitivity of eyes to light
- Eyelid swelling or itching
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Neomycin+dexamethasone or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Neomycin+dexamethasone should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Neomycin+dexamethasone. Drive only if your vision is clear as Neomycin+dexamethasone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Neomycin+dexamethasone. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Neomycin+dexamethasone as it may cause discoloration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Neomycin+dexamethasone and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, ear, or surrounding areas as it may contaminate Neomycin+dexamethasone. If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Neomycin+dexamethasone.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Neomycin+dexamethasone may interact with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (bromfenac), antibiotics (clarithromycin, erythromycin), HIV/AIDS drugs (atazanavir, darunavir), antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Neomycin+dexamethasone.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionInteraction of alcohol with Neomycin+dexamethasone is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Neomycin+dexamethasone.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Neomycin+dexamethasone is prescribed if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether Neomycin+dexamethasone is excreted in human milk. Neomycin+dexamethasone is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionNeomycin+dexamethasone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in eyes. Therefore, wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
Liver
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Neomycin+dexamethasone in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Neomycin+dexamethasone in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionNeomycin+dexamethasone is not recommended for children until and unless advised by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Sleep for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours to rejuvenate your eyes naturally.
- Wash your eyes with clean water at least two to three times a day. Do not wash your eyes if you have undergone any eye surgery for at least 2 weeks.
- Manage stress, eat healthily, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and get plenty of sleep.
- Eat foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids such as sardines, mackerel, tuna, salmon, trout, and omega-3 fatty acid supplements.
- Cut down your coffee intake as it may increase pressure in the eye and replace coffee with green tea.
- Maintain a diet rich in antioxidants such as dark-green leafy vegetables, whole grains, citrus fruits, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, etc.
- Avoid consumption of processed foods such as high-fat meats, sugary foods, dairy products, fast foods as they may increase inflammation.
- Avoid getting things like shampoo, soap, water into the ear as it can cause itching.
- Do not poke or scratch the ear as it can cause damage to the ear canal leading to inflammation. The inflamed skin can be infected by bacteria or fungi, which can cause infections in the ear.
- Wash your hands often.
Special Advise
- Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Neomycin+dexamethasone as it may cause discoloration of soft contact lenses.
- If the infection persists or worsens after 5 days of using Neomycin+dexamethasone, please consult a doctor.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma, cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery, an allergic reaction to medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Bacterial eye infections: The common bacterial eye infections are conjunctivitis, stye, or keratitis. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is the infection or inflammation of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid. It is a highly contagious infection that spread by secretions of the eye. Symptoms include redness, itchy, and discharge or crusting around the eye. A stye, a bump on the eyelid, is also a common eye condition. Keratitis, inflammation of the cornea occurs due to frequent contact lenses, injury, diabetes, or surgery.
FAQs
Neomycin+dexamethasone contains Neomycin and Dexamethasone. Neomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits the production of essential proteins that are necessary for bacteria to grow, multiply and increase in numbers. Thereby, destroys bacteria. Dexamethasone is a steroid that works by inhibiting the release of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness, itching and swelling.
You are recommended to wash your hands first and tilt your head back and gently pull the lower eyelid downwards. Then, squeeze the bottle gently by holding it upside down to instil the number of drops into the affected eye as advised by your doctor without touching the tip of the bottle to the eye or surrounding areas to avoid contamination. Finally, replace the cap tightly after use. After applying Neomycin+dexamethasone, you are advised to close your eyes for a minimum of 2 to 3 minutes and pressure should be applied to the corner of the eye by pressing a finger to stop eye drops from spreading into the rest of the body.
You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Neomycin+dexamethasone as it may cause adverse effects. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Neomycin+dexamethasone and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Neomycin+dexamethasone.
Neomycin+dexamethasone may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after applying in the eyes. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.
You are recommended to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 5 minutes between using Neomycin+dexamethasone and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Neomycin+dexamethasone.
You are not recommended to stop using Neomycin+dexamethasone without consulting your doctor else it would worsen the infection. Therefore, use Neomycin+dexamethasone for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Neomycin+dexamethasone, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to use Neomycin+dexamethasone for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 1 week of treatment with Neomycin+dexamethasone, please consult a doctor.
