NeoPoly for Dogs & Cats - Dex Ophthalmic Suspension 5ml (Manufacturer may vary) - [Eye Health]

Neo Poly Dex Ophthalmic is a used in the eye to treat bacterial infections and swelling or inflammation as a result of the infection. Neo Poly Dex Ophthalmic is a combination of neomycin and Polymyxin B, which are antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections, and dexamethasone, a steroid, used to treat swelling associated with bacterial infections of the eye. Neo Poly Dex Ophthalmic may be also used for purposes other than those listed here. Neo Poly Dex Ophthalmic is available as eye drops or eye ointment and requires a prescription from your veterinarian.

Key Benefits

• Successfully treats bacterial infections of the eye
• Reduces swelling associated with bacterial infections
• Available as eye drops or eye ointment

How It Works

Neomycin and Polymyxin B are antibiotics which kill bacteria and dexamethasone is a corticosteroid which is used to treat inflammation.

Indications

Neo Poly Dex is a topical steroid (Dexamethasone) combined with antibiotics (Neomycin and Polymixin B) that been used to treat inflammatory eye conditions in dogs and cats. Helps in the treatment of conjunctivitis, keratitis, Anterior uveitis and post-cataract removal.

Use Neo Poly Dex eye drops or eye ointment exactly as directed by your veterinarian. If you do not understand the directions, ask your pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Wash your hands before and after using the eye drops or ointment. When using the drops, shake the drops to be sure the medication is mixed well. If using more than 1 drop, wait about 1 minute between drops. If using the ointment, apply a thin film into the lower eyelid. Wait at least 10 minutes before applying any other eye medication. Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface, including the eyes or hands. The dropper or tube opening is sterile and if it becomes contaminated, it could cause an infection in the eye. Store Neo Poly Dex ophthalmic at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle or tube properly capped.

• Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Drops and Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment are prescription medications used by veterinarians for various conditions including the treatment of susceptible eye infections, scratches and allergies in dogs, cats, and horses.
• Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Drops and Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment are not FDA approved for use in veterinary medicine; however, it is a commonly accepted practice for veterinarians to prescribe these medications for dogs, cats, and horses.

Cautions:

If your pet has swelling of the face, itching, or appears to have difficulty breathing, contact your veterinarian immediately. Do not touch the dropper or tube opening to any surface including eyes or hands.

Contraindications:

Neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension is contraindicated in most viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva, including epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, and also in mycobacterial infection of the eye and fungal diseases of ocular structures. Neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates and dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of this preparation and to other corticosteroids.

Possible Side Effects

Adverse reactions have occurred with steroid/anti-infective combination drugs which can be attributed to the steroid component, the antiinfective component, or the combination. Exact incidence figures are not available since no denominator of treated patients is available.

Reactions occurring most often from the presence of the anti-infective ingredients are allergic sensitizations. The reactions due to the steroid component are: elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP) with possible development of glaucoma, and infrequent optic nerve damage; posterior subcapsular cataract formation; and delayed wound healing.

Corticosteroid-containing preparations have also been reported to cause perforation of the globe. Keratitis,conjunctivitis, corneal ulcers, and conjunctival hyperemia have occasionally been reported following use of steroids

Storage:

Store this product at room temperature, away from moisture and heat. Keep the bottle or tube properly closed.