Neo/Poly-B/Dex Ophth Oint
Neo/Poly-B/Dex Ophth Oint is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Neo/Poly-B/Dex Ophth Oint; Generic name: NEO/POLY-B/DEX OPHTH OINT; Drug class: Corticosteroid [EPC].
| Brand name | Neo/Poly-B/Dex Ophth Oint |
|---|---|
| Generic name | NEO/POLY-B/DEX OPHTH OINT |
| Drug class | Corticosteroid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | Direct_Rx |
| Used for | For steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions for which a corticosteroid is indicated and where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial ocular infection exists. Ocular steroids are indicated in inflammatory conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment of the globe where the inherent risk of steroid use in certain infective conjunctivitides is accepted to obtain a diminution in edema and inflammation. They are also indicated in chronic anterior uveitis and corneal injury from chemical, radiation or thermal burns; or penetration of foreign bodies. The use of a combination drug with an anti-infective component is indicated where the risk of infecti |
| Dosage | Apply a small amount into the conjunctival sac(s) up to three or four times daily. How to Apply neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment: 1. Tilt your head back. 2. Place a finger on your cheek just under your eye and gently pull down until a “V” pocket is formed between your eyeball and your lower lid. 3. Place a small amount (about 1/2 inch) of neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment in the “V” pocket. Do not let the tip of the tub |
| Warnings | NOT FOR INJECTION. Use of ocular steroids may prolong the course and may exacerbate the severity of many viral infections of the eye (including herpes simplex). Employment of steroid medication in the treatment of herpes simplex requires great caution; frequent slit lamp microscopy is recommended. Prolonged use may result in glaucoma, with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, and posterior subcapsular cataract formation. Prolonged use may suppress the host re |
| Active ingredient(s) | DEXAMETHASONE |
| Route | OPHTHALMIC |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0ec1dfdf-b63f-fb0c-e063-6294a90a843d |