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Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Polymyxin B sulfate 10000Units, neomycin sulfate 3.5mg, hydrocortisone 10mg; per mL.
Pharmacological Class
Antibiotics + steroid.
How Supplied
TC—10mL (w. dropper); Soln, Susp—contact supplier
Manufacturer
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Indications
Indications
Susceptible infections of external auditory canal.
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Dosage and Administration
Adult
Clean ear. 4 drops in ear(s) 3–4 times daily; max 10 days.
Children
Clean ear. 3 drops in ear(s) 3–4 times daily; max 10 days.
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Contraindications
Contraindications
Cutaneous viral infection in ear (eg, herpes simplex, vaccinia, varicella zoster virus).
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Perforated eardrum. Chronic otitis media. Asthma (soln). Reevaluate if no improvement in 1 week. Discontinue if local irritation or sensitization occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Pharmacokinetics
Elimination
Renal, fecal.
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Interactions
Not Applicable
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Local reactions, contact dermatitis, oto- or nephrotoxicity in prolonged use, superinfection.
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Clinical Trials
See Literature
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Note
Notes
Soln and Susp formerly known under the brand names Cortisporin, Oticair, Otocort, Pediotic.
Polymyxin B/neomycin/hydrocortisone Otic Susp Patient Counseling
See Literature
