Hydrocortisone + Neomycin Sulphate + Polymixin B
Indications
Hydrocortisone, Neomycin Sulphate and Polymixin B ear drops are used to treat bacterial ear infections. They won't work on other types of ear infection. Using any antibiotic when it isn't needed, or using it too much, can make it less effective.
⚠️ Always consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.
Pharmacology
Polymyxin B sulphate and neomycin sulphate belong to a group of medicines called antibiotics. They kill the germs that can cause ear infections. The antibiotics in this combination are there to act against specific organisms that are susceptible to them. Neomycin sulphate and polymyxin B sulphate together are considered active against these microorganisms: Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella-Enterobacter species, Neisseria species, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. This product does not give adequate coverage against Serratia marcescens and streptococci, including Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Hydrocortisone belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It helps reduce the swelling and irritation caused by the infection. Hydrocortisone suppresses the inflammatory response to many kinds of agents, and it may delay healing. Because hydrocortisone may inhibit the body's defence mechanism against infection, an antimicrobial medicine may be used alongside it when this inhibition is considered clinically significant in a particular case.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Don't use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Don't breast-feed while you are using it.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Dosage Reference
⚠️ Reference ranges from official sources only. Consult your doctor for personalized dosing.