Neomycin+dexamethasone
About Neomycin+dexamethasone
Dexamethasone+neomycin is a combination of steroids and antibiotics primarily used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, chemical burns, radiation, or certain other conditions. It is also 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 inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (the white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.
Dexamethasone+neomycin 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 by bacterial infections.
Use Dexamethasone+neomycin as prescribed by your doctor. Dexamethasone+neomycin is only for external use. You are advised to use Dexamethasone+neomycin 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 Dexamethasone+neomycin 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 Dexamethasone+neomycin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dexamethasone+neomycin should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Dexamethasone+neomycin. Drive only if your vision is clear, as Dexamethasone+neomycin may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after being applied to the eyes. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Dexamethasone+neomycin and other eye drops.
Uses of Neomycin+dexamethasone
Medicinal Benefits
Dexamethasone+neomycin 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 by 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
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Dexamethasone+neomycin or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Dexamethasone+neomycin should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a doctor before taking Dexamethasone+neomycin. Drive only if your vision is clear, as Dexamethasone+neomycin may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after being applied to the eyes. If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Dexamethasone+neomycin. You are advised to remove soft contact lenses before using Dexamethasone+neomycin as it may cause discolouration of the soft contact lens. You are recommended to maintain a time gap of at least 5 minutes between using Dexamethasone+neomycin and other eye drops. Please do not touch the container's tip to the eye, eyelids, ear, or surrounding areas, as it may contaminate Dexamethasone+neomycin. If you are using any other drops or remedies in the ear, inform your doctor before using Dexamethasone+neomycin.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are using any other eye medications or oral steroid medication (prednisone).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have any other eye/ear infections, inform your doctor before taking Dexamethasone+neomycin.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorThe interaction of alcohol with Dexamethasone+neomycin is unknown. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
Pregnancy
consult your doctorPlease consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Dexamethasone+neomycin is prescribed if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether Dexamethasone+neomycin is excreted in human milk. Dexamethasone+neomycin is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks. Please consult a doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionDexamethasone+neomycin 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 Dexamethasone+neomycin in patients with liver problems, please consult a doctor.
Kidney
safe if prescribedIf you have any concerns regarding the use of Dexamethasone+neomycin in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
Children
cautionDexamethasone+neomycin is not recommended for children until and unless advised by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
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 is 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.
Special Advise
- Avoid wearing contact lenses while using Dexamethasone+neomycin as it may cause discolouration of soft contact lenses.
- If the infection persists or worsens after 5 days of using Dexamethasone+neomycin, please consult a doctor.
- You should not use Dexamethasone+neomycin if you have a viral or fungal infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had glaucoma or cataracts or if you need cataract surgery or 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 is 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
Dexamethasone+neomycin is used to treat bacterial eye infections.
Dexamethasone+neomycin 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 Dexamethasone+neomycin, 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 Dexamethasone+neomycin as it may cause adverse effects. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before applying Dexamethasone+neomycin and reinsert after 15 minutes of using Dexamethasone+neomycin.
Dexamethasone+neomycin 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 Dexamethasone+neomycin and other eye drops. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Dexamethasone+neomycin.
You are not recommended to stop using Dexamethasone+neomycin without consulting your doctor else it would worsen the infection. Therefore, use Dexamethasone+neomycin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while using Dexamethasone+neomycin, please consult your doctor.
You are recommended to use Dexamethasone+neomycin for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the condition persists or worsens after 1 week of treatment with Dexamethasone+neomycin, please consult a doctor.
