Comparing Blephamide vs Neo-Poly-Dex
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| Blephamide (prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium) | Neo-Poly-Dex (dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Blepharitis, Keratitis, Uveitis, Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Keratoconjunctivitis. Blephamide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Blepharitis, Conjunctivitis - Bacterial, Uveitis, Keratitis, Keratoconjunctivitis. Neo-Poly-Dex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Conjunctivitis, Bacterial
Blepharitis
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| More about Blephamide (prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium) | More about (dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b) | |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Blephamide has an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Neo-Poly-Dex has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects | ||
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See also: Blephamide side effects in more detail. |
See also: Neo-Poly-Dex side effects in more detail. |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
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| Brand Names | ||
| Other prednisolone / sulfacetamide sodium brands include: AK-Cide, Blephamide S.O.P. | Other dexamethasone / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: AK-Trol, Dexacine, Dexasporin, Maxitrol, NPD Ophthalmic Ointment, Poly-Dex | |
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 40 drugs are known to interact with Blephamide:
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A total of 85 drugs are known to interact with Neo-Poly-Dex:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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September 18, 1961 |
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| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
| More Information | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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