Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Gramicidin (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Ak-Spore Ophthalmic Solution, Neocidin Ophthalmic Solution, Neosporin Ophthalmic Solution, Ocu-Spor-G, Ocutricin Ophthalmic Solution, P.N. Ophthalmic, Tribiotic, Tri-Ophthalmic, Triple Antibiotic
Proper Use of This MedicineThe bottle is only partially
full to provide proper drop control.
To use:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger
gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away
from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of
the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for
1 or 2 minutes to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection.
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If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly,
use another drop.
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To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator
tip or dropper to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container
tightly closed.
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using
this medicine for the full time of treatment
, even if your symptoms
have disappeared. Do not miss any doses
.
Dosing - The dose of neomycin, polymyxin B, and gramicidin
ophthalmic combination will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label
. The following
information includes only the average doses of neomycin, polymyxin B, and
gramicidin ophthalmic combination. If your dose is different,
do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For eye infections:
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For eye drops
dosage form:
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Adults and children - Use one drop in the eye two to four times
a day for seven to ten days. If you have a more serious infection, your doctor
may want you to use one drop in the eye every fifteen to thirty minutes at
first. Then your doctor may have you use the medicine less often.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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