Composition

Each 1 ml contains:
Neomycin (as sulphate) ..........

1.75 mg
Polymyxin B sulphate ..............
5000 I.U.

Gramicidin ................................
0.025 mg
Preservative:
Benzalkonium chloride ...........
0.04 mg

Therapeutic Indications

Eye:
Treatment of superficial ocular infections, caused by susceptible micro-organisms, such as conjunctivitis, keratitis, keratoconjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, blepharitis, and blepharoconjunctivitis.

Ear:
Bacterial infections in acute inflammation of the external ear and the auditory meatus (otitis externa), acute and chronic otitis media, post radical operations, and suppuration after tympanoplasty.


Dosage and Administration

Eye:
1-2 drops every 4 hours; dosage may be increased to 2 drops every hour in case of severe infection.

Ear:
Unless otherwise prescribed, 1-2 drops into the ear every 4 hours.

NEO-MYXIDIN should be used only during one month after opening.


Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the product.


Warnings and Precautions

As with other antibiotics, prolonged therapy may result in superinfection with nonsusceptible organisms, including fungi.

NEO-MYXIDIN should be used with caution in:
Perforated ear drum and long-standing cases of chronic otitis media because of the possibility of ototoxicity.

Pregnancy and lactation.

Contact lenses should be removed prior to administration of the drug and may be reinserted 15 minutes following administration.


Undesirable Effects

Transient irritation, burning, stinging, itching, swelling, and conjunctival erythema may occur.


Pharmacological Properties

NEO-MYXIDIN is a combination of three antibiotics covering a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative organisms including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Hemophilus influenzae, Neisseria, Klebsiella, Proteus and Enterobactar species.


Storage

Store at a temperature 15°C-25°C.


Packaging

NEO-MYXIDIN Eye/Ear Drops: 5 ml Plastic dropper bottle.