Neomycin Polymyxin Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment 0.1% (RX)

Neomycin polymyxin dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment is a prescription medication used to treat eye infections and inflammation. It contains a combination of three active ingredients: neomycin, polymyxin B, and dexamethasone.
Neomycin and polymyxin B are antibiotics that work by killing or slowing the growth of bacteria causing the infection. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that works by reducing inflammation and swelling in the eyes.
This ointment is commonly used to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjunctivitis (pink eye) or blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelid). It can also be used to prevent eye infections in people who have had eye surgery.
Neomycin polymyxin dexamethasone ophthalmic ointment is only effective against bacterial infections and will not work for infections caused by viruses or fungi. It is not recommended for use in fungal or viral eye infections. Your doctor will determine if this medication is appropriate for your specific condition.

Neomycin Polymyxin Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Ointment 0.1% works by combining three different medicines to treat bacterial infections and inflammation of the eye.

Neomycin is an antibiotic that works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infections.

Polymyxin is also an antibiotic that works by disrupting the bacterial cell membrane, making it more vulnerable to destruction.

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and swelling in the eye. It works by inhibiting the production of substances that cause inflammation, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes.

When applied to the eye, the ointment works locally to kill bacteria, reduce inflammation, and provide relief from symptoms such as redness, itching, and pain.