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Neo-polycin Hc Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Neomycin (as sulfate) 3.5mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10000 Units, bacitracin zinc 400 Units, hydrocortisone acetate 1%; per g; oph oint.
Pharmacological Class
Antibiotics + steroid.
How Supplied
Tube—3.5g
Manufacturer
Neo-polycin Hc Indications
Indications
Ocular inflammation associated with infection.
Neo-polycin Hc Dosage and Administration
Adult
Apply in the affected eye every 3–4 hours; max 8g per therapeutic course.
Children
Not recommended.
Neo-polycin Hc Contraindications
Contraindications
Ocular fungal, viral or mycobacterial infections.
Neo-polycin Hc Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Neo-polycin Hc Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do not inject into the eye. Corneal or scleral thinning. Glaucoma. Monitor IOP, and for secondary infections in prolonged use. Discontinue if sensitization reaction occurs. Reevaluate if no improvements after 2 days. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Neo-polycin Hc Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Neo-polycin Hc Interactions
Not Applicable
Neo-polycin Hc Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local irritation, sensitization (itching, swelling, conjunctival erythema), masks infection, delays healing; in prolonged use: increased IOP, cataracts, corneal perforation, optic nerve damage.
Neo-polycin Hc Clinical Trials
See Literature
Neo-polycin Hc Note
Not Applicable
Neo-polycin Hc Patient Counseling
See Literature
