How do you use neomycin and polymyxin B sulfate for eyes?

  1. Adults and children 2 years of age and older—Use one or two drops in the affected eye 4 to 6 times a day. Your doctor may tell you to use the drops more often during severe infections.
  2. Children younger than 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

How long can you use neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment?

Do not use this medication more often than prescribed or for longer than 10 days unless directed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it.

How do I apply neomycin and polymyxin B ointment to my dog?

Be sure the tip of the tube is pointed away from your pet’s eye so if your pet jerks, the tube tip will not injure the eye. Hold the tube of ointment about one inch from the eye and apply a short ribbon (1/4 inch) of ointment along the inner edge of the lower lid, starting at the inside corner of the eye.

What are the side effects of neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates?

dexamethasone, neomycin, and polymyxin B side effects

  • blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
  • swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection);
  • pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes; or.
  • a wound that will not heal.

Does neomycin cause blurred vision?

blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights; swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection); pain behind your eyes, sudden vision changes; or.

What is the best time to apply eye ointment?

Eye ointments are a safe treatment. Most people handle them well. But they might sting or make your sight blurry. Because of that, your doctor may suggest you use them right before bed.

How do you clean the inside of your eyelids?

Put a warm, moist washcloth on your closed eye for a few minutes. Warm the washcloth again with water if you need to get the gunk off. Then take damp, warm cotton balls or a corner of a washcloth and gently wipe your closed eye from the inner corner to the outer corner.