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healthcare provider. SANDOZ Cortimyxin [DSC] This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this drug. Tell the doctor and
pharmacist about all of your child’s drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe to give this drug with all of your child’s other drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor. If your child is pregnant or breast-feeding a baby: WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your child’s doctor or get medical help right away if your child has any of the following
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What are some other side effects of this drug?All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your child’s doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother your child or do not go away:
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your child’s doctor. Call your child’s doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to your national health agency. How is this drug best given?Give this drug as ordered by your child’s doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. All products:
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What is neomycin and polymyxin B sulfates used to treat?Description and Brand Names
Neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone combination is used to treat eye infections and inflammation, including conjunctivitis and chronic anterior uveitis. It also prevents damage caused by chemicals, radiation, or foreign objects entering the eye.
How long does it take for neomycin polymyxin B and hydrocortisone ear drops to work?Hydrocortisone - neomycin - polymyxin B ear drops are used to treat certain bacterial infections of the outer ear canal. This medication should start to work within 48 hours.
How long does neomycin, polymyxin eye drops take to work?It is hard to know when the neomycin drops will take effect as it will depend on the severity of the infection, your immune response, and if the diagnosis was correct. If your symptoms have not improved after one week or symptoms deteriorate you should return to the doctor.
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