Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic)

Generic name: hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B (ophthalmic) [ HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone, NEE-oh-MYE-sin, and-POL-ee-MIX-in-B-off-THAL-mik ]
Brand names: AK-Spore HC Ophthalmic, Cortomycin Suspension, Neo/PolyB/HC
Dosage form: ophthalmic suspension (1%-0.35%-10000 units/mL)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 18, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic?

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic (for the eyes) is a combination antibiotic and steroid medicine that is used to treat eye inflammation caused by uveitis, eye injury, radiation, chemical burns, or certain other conditions.

hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B is used when there is a risk of bacterial infection in or around the eye.

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use this medicine if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, neomycin, or polymyxin B, or if you have a fungal or viral infection in your eyes (including herpes simplex).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• glaucoma;

• cataracts, or if you need cataract surgery; or

• an allergic reaction to a medicine like neomycin (such as kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or gentamicin).

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.

Hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

How should I use hydrocortisone, neomycin, and polymyxin B?

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Wash your hands before using eye medication.

Shake the eye drops well just before each use.

To apply the eye drops: Tilt your head back slightly and pull down your lower eyelid to create a small pocket. Hold ...