Polydexa Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 100 mL Neomycin sulfate 650,000 IU, polymyxin B sulphate 1,000,000 IU, dexamethasone Na metasulphobenzoate 0.1 g

Indications/Uses

Treatment of external otitis w/ intact tympanic membrane, esp in case of infected eczema of the external auditory canal.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 1-5 drops bd. Childn 1-2 drops bd. Max: 7 days.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to polymyxin B, neomycin or dexamethasone. Perforated tympanic membrane. Viral infection in external auditory canal including chickenpox or herpes simplex infection.

Special Precautions

Avoid in damaged tympanic membrane. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Irritation, antibiotic-related allergy. Superinfection, mycosis. Vestibular or cochlear ototoxicity if used in perforated tympanic membrane.

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MIMS Class

Ear Antiseptics with Corticosteroids

ATC Classification

S02CA06 - dexamethasone and antiinfectives ; Belongs to the class of combinations of corticosteroids and antiinfectives used in the treatment of ear diseases.

Regulatory Classification

P₁S₁S₃, A

Presentation/Packing

Form

Polydexa ear drops

Packing/Price

10.5 mL x 1's

Polydexa

dexamethasone + neomycin + polymyxin b

Manufacturer:

Laboratories Bouchara-Recordati

Distributor:

Rich Plan