Neomycin and polymyxin b for cats eyes

Neomycin / Polymyxin / Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Rx

Starting At $12.99

• Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.

• Requires veterinary authorization.

• Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.

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What is Neo/Poly/Dex Ophthalmic Ointment or Suspension for Dogs and Cats?

• Bacterial infections of the eyes and eyelids cause swelling, redness, itching, and pain. 
• Prescription Neo/Poly/Dex Ophthalmic Ointment or Suspension combines three active ingredients to treat the bacterial infection while easing discomfort for dogs and cats.
• This combination treatment contains two antibiotics, neomycin and polymixin B, to kill bacteria and help stop the infection.
• Neo/Poly/Dex also contains dexamethasone, a corticosteroid that effectively reduces inflammation and itching associated with the infection.

Why do cats and dogs use Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• If your pet has an eye infection, your pet's veterinarian may prescribe Neo/Poly/Dex Ophthalmic Ointment or Suspension.
• The ointment is thicker and allows a ribbon of medication to be applied.
• The suspension is a liquid that allows the application of drops.

What else should I know about Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• Contains two antibiotics to kill bacteria.
• Includes a corticosteroid to reduce swelling and itching.
• There are approximately 15 drops per milliliter of the suspension.
• Store the Neo/Poly/Dex at room temperature, away from moisture and sunlight.

What problems could my dog or cat have with Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• Cats may have serious allergic reactions to Neomycin and Polymixin.
• Dexamethasone should not be used in cats and dogs with eye ulcers or fungal or viral eye infections.
• Dexamethasone should not be used for birds.

How do you use Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• Use as directed by your veterinarian.
• Use proper administration techniques to avoid contamination of the bottle. Keep the cap on when not in use.
• Wait 5 minutes after applying the Neo/Poly/Dex to the eye before administering any other eye medication.
• Shake the suspension well before every use.

What is in Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• The active ingredients in these drops are Neomycin, Polymyxin, and Dexamethasone.
• Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic.
• Polymixin-B is another antibiotic that works against bacteria in a different way.
• Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and itching.

Will I get what I see in the picture?

• Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.

Is it important for my dog or cat to finish all of the Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication contains an antibiotic. Resistance is a major concern when using antibiotics. To help avoid resistance, it is important for you to use this for as long as your veterinarian has prescribed, even if you dog or cat is looking and feeling better.

Who makes Neo/Poly/Dex Eye Medication?

• Neo/Poly/Dex Eye ointment and suspensions are made by a variety of different manuacturers. We are unable to guarantee which manufacturer will be available at time of shipment.

Always speak to your vet before using medications meant for humans, on your cat. Many over the counter first aid treatments or medications could cause your cat to experience serious, or even life-threatening side effects. Today our Charlotte vet explains why you should never use Neosporin to treat your cat's eye infection.

What is Neosporin?

Neosporin and Neosporin Ophthalmic are common treatments frequently found in first aid kits across the country.

• Neosporin topical ointment is a common treatment for human cuts and scrapes which found in many people's first aid kits. Neosporin topical ointment and similar triple antibiotic ointments contain 3 active ingredients; neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin. 
• Neosporin Ophthalmic eye drops are formulated to treat bacterial eye infections in people and contain gramicidin, neomycin, and polymyxin B ophthalmic.

Both of these treatments are very effective in treating humans but are not recommended, or approved for use on cats.

Why not use Neosporin to treat my cat's eye infection?

The fact is, that cats are biologically different from humans in countless ways. Many medications that people reach for on a regular basis are extremely toxic to cats. Not only that, their compact size means that even small amounts of a toxic substance can cause severe reactions in cats.

Polymyxin B (one of the active ingredients in Neosporin and other triple antibiotic treatments) has been linked to anaphylaxis and death in cats. While such reactions are rare, most cases have been linked to the ophthalmic products administered to cats to treat eye infections. 

Caring for Your Cat's Eyes

When it comes to your cat's eyesight, it is always best to err on the side of caution. If your cat is showing signs of an eye infection call your vet to book an examination. There are a host of causes of eye issues in cats, getting the right treatment for your cat as quickly as possible can help to prevent complications from occurring down the road.

If your cat is experiencing an eye emergency visit our emergency animal hospital for urgent care. The emergency vets at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte are here to help with 24/7. If your cat has been diagnosed with a serious eye condition, ask your primary care vet for a referral to see our Board Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologist for advanced care.

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