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Rx5 mg+3.5 mg+10000 IU • Ophthalmic Suspension
Indications & Uses
Poly-Pred is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For the eye itself, put in 1 drop every 3 to 4 hours, or more often if needed. If the lids need treating, put 1 drop in the eye every 3 to 4 hours, then close the eye and rub the excess over the lids and lid margins.
Where the eye or lid inflammation comes with skin involvement around it, the drops can be spread liberally over that area and left to dry.
Pediatric use: safety and effectiveness in children have not been evaluated.
Side Effects
Prednisolone with neomycin sulphate and polymixin B sulphate can raise the intraocular pressure (IOP), and glaucoma may develop as a result. Optic nerve damage can also occur, though infrequently. Posterior subcapsular cataract may form, and wound healing can be delayed. Fungal and viral infections of the cornea may develop at the same time, particularly with long-term use of the steroid.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
In diseases caused by microorganisms, the steroid in Prednisolone + Neomycin Sulphate + Polymixin B Sulphate may mask an infection, make it worse or activate it. If a topical steroid is used for a long time, the pressure inside the eye can rise. This can lead to glaucoma, with damage to the optic nerve, defects in visual acuity and fields of vision, and posterior subcapsular cataract formation. So it is advisable to check the intraocular pressure often. Various eye diseases, and long-term use of topical corticosteroids, are known to cause thinning of the cornea and sclera. Using a topical corticosteroid when the corneal or scleral tissue is already thin may lead to perforation. Prolonged use may also allow non-susceptible organisms to overgrow. If a superinfection develops, stop using Prednisolone + Neomycin Sulphate + Polymixin B Sulphate and start appropriate therapy. When signs of chronic eye inflammation continue after prolonged corticosteroid dosing, a fungal infection of the cornea should be considered. Topical corticosteroids may delay wound healing. Great caution is needed when a corticosteroid is used in a patient with a history of herpes simplex. In acute purulent conditions of the eye, corticosteroids may mask an infection or make an existing one worse. Neomycin sulfate can potentially cause cutaneous sensitization. The exact incidence of this reaction is unknown.
Contraindications
Don't use this combination of prednisolone, neomycin sulphate and polymixin B sulphate in acute herpes simplex (dendritic keratitis), vaccinia, varicella, or most other viral diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva. It should also be avoided in ocular tuberculosis and in fungal diseases of the eye. And anyone who has shown hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients should not take it.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Doctors haven't established whether topical steroids are safe to use during pregnancy.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Storage
Store between 15°C and 25°C and protect from freezing. Keep the bottle upright. Shake well before use. Supply is on prescription only. Keep out of the reach of children.
Drug Interactions
Common questions about Poly-Pred 5 mg+3.5 mg+10000 IU
What is Poly-Pred 5 mg+3.5 mg+10000 IU Ophthalmic Suspension?
Poly-Pred 5 mg+3.5 mg+10000 IU Ophthalmic Suspension is a medicine that contains Prednisolone + Neomycin Sulphate + Polymixin B Sulphate. It is made by Eskayef Pharmaceuticals Ltd. It belongs to the Ophthalmic steroid - antibiotic combined preparations group of medicines.
What is Poly-Pred used for?
Poly-Pred is used for: Conjunctivitis, Inflammation.
What are the side effects of Poly-Pred?
Prednisolone with neomycin sulphate and polymixin B sulphate can raise the intraocular pressure (IOP), and glaucoma may develop as a result. Optic nerve damage can also occur, though infrequently.
Can I take Poly-Pred during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Doctors haven't established whether topical steroids are safe to use during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
How should I store Poly-Pred?
Store between 15°C and 25°C and protect from freezing. Keep the bottle upright.
Can I take other medicines with Poly-Pred?
Some medicines can interact with Prednisolone + Neomycin Sulphate + Polymixin B Sulphate, for example: Digoxin, Methotrexate. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take.
Do I need a prescription for Poly-Pred?
Poly-Pred is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.