What is neomycin polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone for?

What is neomycin polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone for?

What is neomycin polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone for?

Neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone combination is used to treat eye infections and inflammation, including conjunctivitis and chronic anterior uveitis. It also prevents damage caused by chemicals, radiation, or foreign objects entering the eye.

What is neomycin and polymyxin B for?

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

What is Tobra Dex used for?

Dexamethasone ophthalmic is used to treat the swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye. Tobradex is used to treat bacterial infections or inflammation of the eyes. It is available as an ointment and a liquid suspension.

What’s the difference between Maxitrol and Tobradex?

Maxitrol ® is a combination of (dexamethasone) steroid, and Neomycin and Polymyxin B antibiotics. Tobradex ® is a combination of (dexamethasone) steroid and tobramycin antibiotic. This combination is used both to prevent or treat eye infection and to dampen inflammation.

How many days can I use Tobradex?

Adults: One drop instilled into the conjunctival sac(s) every 4 to 6 hours while the patient is awake. During the initial 24 to 48 hours, the dosage may be increased to one drop every two hours while the patient is awake. Dosing should continue for 14 days not to exceed a maximum of 24 days.

Is Tobradex an antibiotic?

Tobradex (tobramycin and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension) is a combination antibiotic and steroid used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes. Tobradex is available in generic form.

How long can I use Tobradex ointment?

Ointment is often prescribed for use at bedtime to increase the time of coverage for the medications. Most often the four times daily dosage can be tapered after 4 to 5 more days of treatment and the ointment discontinued. Most bacterial infections will show some improvement using TobraDex for 2 to 3 days.

What is the generic name for Tobradex?

Does Tobradex need to be tapered?

In these cases, treatment should not be discontinued abruptly, but progressively tapered. Prolonged use may suppress the host response and thus increase the hazard of secondary ocular infections.