Neladex
Drug name: Neladex
Other names used:
- Maxitrol®
Active Ingredients:
- Dexamethasone,
- Neomycin,
- Polymyxin B sulphate
Therapeutic actions: Dexamethasone is a medicine known as corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammation in the affected area. Inflammation is caused by the release of substances that cause blood vessels to widen. This results in redness, swelling, itching and painful sensation in the affected area. By effecting the damage cells , dexamethasone decreases the release of these substances ,reducing inflammation precesses.
Neomycin belongs to a group of antibiotics known as aminoglycosides. Neomycin destroys a wide variety of bacteria. By binding to bacterial cell's components, neomycin cause bacteria to produce abnormal proteins. This leads to death of bacteria.
Polymixin B sulphate belongs to a group of antibiotics known as polymyxins. It works by increasing the permeability the bacteria's cell wall. This results in lysis of the bacteria.
Indications: Neladex is used to treat or prevent eye inflammation caused by bacteria (blepharitis; conjunctivitis; keratitis, iridocyclitis)
Contraindications and cautions: You should not use Neladex :
- if you have an allergy to any of Neladex ingredients
- if you experience eye conditions that produces pus
- if eye infection is caused by fungi
- if experience tuberculosis infection that affects the eye
- in viral infections of the eye (Herpes simplex)
You should talk with your health care provider prior to taking Neladex in:
- Children
- People who have shown allergy reactions to similar antibiotics e.g. kanamycin, gentamicin, framycetin
- Cornea epithelium defects
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
Warning! Fungal infection may occur following administration of glucocorticoids in combination with antibiotic medicines.
Neladex side effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Neladex will experience it or any other.
- Allergic reactions: itching, eyelid swelling, redness of conjunctiva
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Perforation of fibrous tunic
- Irritation
- Burning sensation
- Stinging
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with <medicine>, please read the information provided with Neladex or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Neladex. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Neladex with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
