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Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone

Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone Side Effects

Ally Tsai, PharmDCydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by Ally Tsai, PharmD, Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Last reviewed on March 15, 2024

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Eye irritation

Less Common Side Effects

  • Eye redness
  • Slowed eye healing
  • Headache

Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Severe allergic reaction: swollen eyelids, redness, itching, rash, shortness of breath
  • High eye pressure: eye pain when you move your eye or when you touch your eye
  • Cataract: blurry vision, seeing double, seeing faded colors, can't see well at night, seeing a halo around lights
When do Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone possible side effects begin and end?
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Eye irritation or redness

Source: DailyMed

The following Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethasone side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

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