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    hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin otic (Rx) - Medscape Drugs

    • Medscape - Otitis externa dosing for Cortisporin Otic (hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin otic), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pr… See more

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    Dosage Forms & Strengths otic solution/suspension 10mg (1%)/3.5mg (0.35%)/10000units/10mL Superficial Bacterial Infections of External Auditory Canal Bacte… See more

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    Contraindications Cutaneous viral infection of the external auditory canal (solution only); patients with herpes simplex, vaccinia, and varicella infections Cautions Neomycin s… See more

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    Lactation: Unknown whether drug is excreted in milk; use with caution Pregnancy Categories A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women sho… See more

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    Mechanism of Action Polymyxin: Bactericidal; active against gram-negative bacteria; disrupts bacterial cytoplasmic membrane structure and alters membrane permeabilit… See more

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    Are neomycin & polymyxin B eye drops safe during breastfeeding?
    Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone eye drops in the elderly. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding.
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  1. Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone ophthalmic kills certain types of bacteria by blocking their ability to create proteins that they need to grow and reproduce and by weakening their cell membrane. It also reduces swelling in the eye by calming (suppressing) the immune system.

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    Ototopical Antibiotics - Medscape

    Dec 10, 2021 · Neomycin, polymyxin, and chloramphenicol are intensely ototoxic if these agents enter the inner ear. A single small dose of these preparations into the middle ear of chinchillas produces...

     
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    Jun 24, 2024 · Indications and Usage for Neomycin, Polymyxin, Hydrocortisone Ear Drops For the treatment of superficial bacterial infections of the external auditory canal caused by organisms susceptible to the action of the antibiotics, …

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    Neomycin-Polymyxin-Hydrocortisone Otic: Uses, Side …

    Find patient medical information for neomycin-polymyxin-hydrocortisone otic on WebMD including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings and user ratings.

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    What are neomycin and polymyxin B ear drops used for?
    Neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone combination ear drops is used to treat infections of the ear canal and to help provide relief from redness, irritation, and discomfort of certain ear problems. It is also used to treat ear infections as a complication after ear surgery (eg, mastoidectomy, fenestration).

    Neomycin, polymyxin b, and hydrocortisone (otic route)

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    What is neomycin & polymyxin?
    Neomycin: Inhibits protein synthesis Polymyxin: Bactericidal; active against gram-negative bacteria; disrupts bacterial cytoplasmic membrane structure and alters membrane permeability to allow leakage of intracellular contents Agent is absorbed if eardrum is perforated or tissue damage is present No images available for this drug.

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    Are neomycin & polymyxin B eye drops safe during breastfeeding?
    Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone eye drops in the elderly. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding.

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    Can neomycin be used to treat a cutaneous viral infection?
    Cutaneous viral infection of the external auditory canal (solution only); patients with herpes simplex, vaccinia, and varicella infections Neomycin sensitization, including itching, reddening, edema, and failure to heal may occur; discontinue therapy if it occurs Solution does not penetrate quite as well as suspension does

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    Can neomycin cause ophthalmic ointment?
    Bacterial resistance to neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and bacitracin zinc ophthalmic ointment may also develop; if purulent discharge, inflammation, or pain becomes aggravated, the patient should discontinue use of the medication and consult a physician

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    What is in a mL of neomycin sulfate?
    Each mL contains: neomycin sulfate equivalent to 3.5 mg neomycin base, polymyxin B sulfate equivalent to 10,000 polymyxin B units, and hydrocortisone 10 mg (1%). The vehicle contains thimerosal 0.01% (added as a preservative) and the inactive ingredients cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, polysorbate 80, and Water for Injection.

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