Neomycin / polymyxin b / prednisolone ophthalmic Side Effects
Applies to neomycin/polymyxin b/prednisolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.
Warning
Contact your doctor if your symptoms begin to get worse or if you do not see any improvement in your condition after a few days.
Do not touch the dropper to any surface, including your eyes or hands. The dropper is sterile. If it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in your eye.
Apply light pressure to the inside corner of your eye (near your nose) after each drop to prevent the fluid from draining down your tear duct.
Serious side effects are not expected with this medication.
Some burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling, or sensitivity to light may occur.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to neomycin/polymyxin b/prednisolone ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity reactions have occurred due to allergic sensitization.[Ref]
Ocular
Ocular side effects associated with the corticosteroid component have included elevated intraocular pressure with possible development of glaucoma, optic nerve damage, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, and delayed wound healing. In addition, perforation of the cornea and sclera have occurred when administering topical steroids to patients with diseases that cause thinning of the cornea or sclera.[Ref]
Other
The development of a secondary infection has been reported in patients treated with antimicrobial and corticosteroid combinations. Fungal and viral infections of the cornea can develop with long-term application of corticosteroids.[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Poly Pred (neomycin/polymyxin B/prednisolone ophthalmic). Allergan Inc. PROD.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
