Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone (Ophthalmic)

Brand Names : Ak-Spore H.C. Ophthalmic Suspension, Cortisporin Ophthalmic Suspension, Cortisporin Eye/Ear Suspension

Category

• Antibacterial-corticosteroid, ophthalmic

Description

Neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone (nee-oh-MYE-sin, pol-i-MIX-in bee, and hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone) is a combination antibiotic and cortisone-like medicine. It is used to treat infections of the eye and to help provide relief from redness, irritation, and discomfort of certain eye problems.

Neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone combination is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Ophthalmic
• Ophthalmic suspension (eye drops) (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Ak-Spore H.C. Ophthalmic Suspension
• Cortisporin Ophthalmic Suspension

In Canada—

• Cortisporin Eye/Ear Suspension

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.