Dexamethasone + Neomycin

Dosage Forms Available

• Dexamethasone + Neomycin is available for use via the topical route in the form of eye drops, eye ointment, and ear drops.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is suitable for use by adults and children under the guidance of a doctor.

Contraindications

• Dexamethasone + Neomycin is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to either Dexamethasone or Neomycin.

• Patients with certain viral and fungal eye infections such as herpes simplex keratitis, vaccinia, varicella, and fungal diseases of ocular structures should also avoid this medicine.

• Usage is contraindicated in patients with a perforated eardrum.

Other Medications to Avoid

• Dexamethasone + Neomycin may interact with corticosteroids (such as prednisolone, betamethasone), other antibiotics like gentamicin or tobramycin, antivirals like acyclovir or ganciclovir, NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen, and immunosuppressants like cyclosporine. Always consult your doctor before starting any new medication.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of Dexamethasone + Neomycin is unlikely with topical use. However, prolonged use of high doses can lead to systemic corticosteroid effects such as Cushing's syndrome and adrenal suppression. Consult your doctor if you suspect an overdose.

• If you forget to administer this medicine at the scheduled time, do it as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next one. Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

• Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• For minor irritations such as a stinging or burning sensation in the eye, you may wish to use a cool compress on your eyes for relief.

• If you experience temporary blurred vision after applying the medication, avoid performing tasks that require clear vision until it resolves.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Dexamethasone + Neomycin does not typically affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, as this medication may occasionally cause blurred vision, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience this side effect.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• The safety of Dexamethasone + Neomycin during pregnancy and while breastfeeding has not been established. It should only be used if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the baby. Always consult your doctor before using this medication during these periods.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Dexamethasone + Neomycin should be used with caution in patients with glaucoma or cataracts, due to the corticosteroid component of this combination.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain good personal hygiene, particularly around the eyes, to prevent infections from recurring.

• Regularly clean eyeglasses and sunglasses to keep bacteria from getting onto the lenses.

• Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes unless you have just washed your hands.

• Replace makeup products such as mascara regularly to reduce bacterial contamination.

• Stay hydrated and maintain a diet rich in vitamins A, C and E to support eye health.