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Dexamethasone / Neomycin / Polymyxin B Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 4, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 1 mg-3.5 mg-10000 units/mL; 1 mg-3.5 mg-10000 units/g

Usual Adult Dose for Uveitis

Ointment: Apply a small amount (about 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day

Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day; in severe disease, may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides

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Usual Adult Dose for Ocular Infection

Ointment: Apply a small amount (about 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day

Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day; in severe disease, may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides

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Usual Adult Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

Ointment: Apply a small amount (about 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day

Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day; in severe disease, may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides

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Usual Adult Dose for Keratitis

Ointment: Apply a small amount (about 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day

Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day; in severe disease, may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides

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Usual Adult Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis

Ointment: Apply a small amount (about 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day

Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day; in severe disease, may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides

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Usual Adult Dose for Blepharitis

Ointment: Apply a small amount (about 1/2 inch) into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 3 or 4 times a day

Suspension: Instill 1 to 2 drops into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye(s) up to 4 to 6 times a day; in severe disease, may be used hourly and tapered to discontinuation as inflammation subsides

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Uveitis

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Ocular Infection

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Conjunctivitis

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Keratitis

2 years or older:


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Usual Pediatric Dose for Keratoconjunctivitis

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Usual Pediatric Dose for Blepharitis

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Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Ophthalmic ointment: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Ophthalmic suspension: Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Further information

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