Applies to hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin b ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.
Serious side effects
Along with its needed effects, hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin b ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Stop taking hydrocortisone/neomycin/polymyxin b ophthalmic and get emergency help immediately if any of the following effects occur:
Rare
- Fainting
- lightheadedness (sudden and severe)
- shortness of breath or trouble breathing (severe)
- swelling around face
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic:
More common
- Itching, rash, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine
Rare
- Blurred vision or other change in vision
- delayed healing of eye infection
Other side effects
Some side effects of hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
- Burning or stinging when applying medicine
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to hydrocortisone / neomycin / polymyxin b ophthalmic: ophthalmic suspension.
General
Adverse reactions have occurred with this combination of drugs which can be attributed to the corticosteroid component, the anti-infective component, or the combination; the exact incidence is unknown.[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Conjunctival erythema, itching, swelling, fungal infection of cornea, viral infection of cornea
Hydrocortisone:
-Frequency not reported: Intraocular pressure increased, glaucoma, posterior subcapsular cataract formation, optic nerve damage, wound healing delayed[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Allergic sensitization, anaphylaxis[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Secondary infection developed[Ref]
Local
Frequency not reported: Irritation
