Description
NDC: 24208-830-60
Neomycin / Polymyxin B / Dexamethasone 0.1% Ophthalmic Suspension, 5 mL — Bausch & Lomb
| Active ingredients | Neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate, and dexamethasone 0.1% |
| Dosage form | Ophthalmic suspension |
| Route | Topical ophthalmic |
| Size | 5 mL |
| Manufacturer | Bausch & Lomb |
| NDC | 24208-830-60 |
Indications and Usage
Steroid-responsive inflammatory ocular conditions of the palpebral and bulbar conjunctiva, cornea, and anterior segment where bacterial infection or a risk of bacterial infection exists.
Dosage and Administration
Instill one or two drops into the conjunctival sac(s). In severe disease, drops may be used hourly and tapered as inflammation subsides; in mild disease, up to four to six times daily. Shake well before use.
Warnings and Precautions
- Not for injection into the eye
- Prolonged corticosteroid use may cause glaucoma, optic nerve damage, cataracts, and corneal or scleral thinning
- Monitor intraocular pressure if used 10 days or longer
- Corticosteroids may mask or enhance ocular infection; neomycin may cause cutaneous sensitization
Contraindications
Contraindicated in most viral corneal and conjunctival diseases (including herpes simplex, vaccinia, and varicella), mycobacterial and fungal eye infections, and hypersensitivity to any component.
Adverse Reactions
Allergic sensitization, elevated intraocular pressure, glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract, delayed wound healing, and secondary infection. Rare cases of Stevens-Johnson syndrome have been reported.
Storage and Handling
Store upright at 15°C to 25°C. Keep tightly closed and out of reach of children.
How Supplied
Supplied as a 5 mL sterile suspension in a plastic dropper bottle.
Professional use only. Clinical information summarized from FDA-approved prescribing information (Structured Product Labeling); refer to the full prescribing information via DailyMed for complete details.
