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Aminoglycoside Antibiotic / Polypeptide Antibiotic / Corticosteroid Combinations

Aminoglycoside antibiotic / polypeptide antibiotic / corticosteroid combinations are used to treat ear infections, skin infections, eye infections, and eye inflammation. They work by killing the bacteria causing the infection and reducing swelling and irritation.

Why are aminoglycoside antibiotic polypeptide antibiotic corticosteroid combinations prescribed?

  1. Eye Infection (36%)
  2. Eye Inflammation (36%)
  3. Bacterial Infection (14%)
  4. Ear Infection (13%)
  5. Skin Infection (0%)

Key takeaways

Aminoglycoside antibiotic / polypeptide antibiotic / corticosteroid combinations are used to treat eye infections and ear infections. They also manage inflammation from the infection. These medications work by combining antibiotics to kill bacteria and a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation. They come in different forms, including eye drops, eye ointments, and ear drops. Examples include neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone (Cortisporin TC), neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethasone (Maxitrol), and neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin/hydrocortisone (Neo-Polycin HC). You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

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Maxitrol (neomycin / polymyxin b / dexamethasone)

as low as$13
Neomycin/polymyxin b/dexamethasone (Maxitrol) is an inexpensive drug used to treat reduce swelling, redness, and itching of the eye. It is also used to treat eye infections. It is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. Generic neomycin/polymyxin b/dexamethasone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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neomycin / polymyxin b / hydrocortisone

as low as$26
Neomycin/polymyxin b/hydrocortisone is a moderately priced drug used to reduce eye inflammation and treat ear infections. It is slightly more popular than comparable drugs. It is only available as a generic drug. Generic neomycin/polymyxin b/hydrocortisone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Neo-Polycin

as low as$14
NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN B; BACITRACIN treats eye infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called antibiotics. It is a combination of three antibiotics. It will not treat infections caused by viruses.
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neo-polycin HC

as low as$14
NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN B; BACITRACIN; HYDROCORTISONE treats eye swelling, redness, or itching caused by infections, injury, or other conditions. It also prevents and treats eye infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria. It also decreases inflammation, which can reduce pain. It is a combination of three antibiotics and a steroid. It will not treat infections caused by viruses.
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neomycin / polymyxin b / bacitracin / hydrocortisone

as low as$14
NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN B; BACITRACIN; HYDROCORTISONE treats eye swelling, redness, or itching caused by infections, injury, or other conditions. It also prevents and treats eye infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria. It also decreases inflammation, which can reduce pain. It is a combination of three antibiotics and a steroid. It will not treat infections caused by viruses.
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Cortisporin TC

as low as$228
COLISTIN; NEOMYCIN; THONZONIUM; HYDROCORTISONE treats ear infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria. It also decreases inflammation, which can reduce pain. It is a combination medication that contains two antibiotics and a topical steroid. It will not treat infections caused by viruses.
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Coly-Mycin S

as low as$278
COLISTIN; NEOMYCIN; THONZONIUM; HYDROCORTISONE treats ear infections caused by bacteria. It works by killing or preventing the growth of bacteria. It also decreases inflammation, which can reduce pain. It is a combination medication that contains two antibiotics and a topical steroid. It will not treat infections caused by viruses.
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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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