Neomycin, polymyxin b, and dexamethasone (ophthalmic)
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Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit to the mother justifies the potential risk to the embryo or fetus. Infants born of mothers who have received substantial doses of corticosteroids during pregnancy should be observed carefully for signs of hypoadrenalism.
Contraindications
Contraindications Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment is contraindicated in epithelial herpes simplex keratitis (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, and many other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva. Mycobacterial infection of the eye. Fungal diseases of ocular structures. Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment is also contraindicated in individuals with known or suspected hypersensitivity to a component of the medication. (Hypersensitivity to the antibiotic component occurs at a higher rate than for other components.)
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