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The article was professionally consulted by Pharmacist Dinh Thi My Hanh - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.What is Mepoly eye, nose and ear drops? What are the uses of Mepoly nasal drops? Find out more information about Mepoly nasal drops through the article below.
1. General information about Mepoly . nasal drops
Dosage form: Solution for eye, nose, ear drops
Packing: Box of 1 vial of 10 ml
Ingredients of each 10ml vial include:
Neomycin 35mg: in the form of Neomycin sulfate, this substance has anti-inflammatory and anti-infective effects bacteria in the eye; Polymycin B sulfate 100,000IU: this is the active ingredient that helps antibacterial. Dexamethasone 10mg: in the form of Dexamethasone sodium phosphate, belonging to the group of corticosteroids, this substance has the effect of treating allergies and anti-inflammatory.
2. Uses of Mepoly . nasal drops
Mepoly nose drops not only work in the nose, but also for the eyes and ears, with specific uses as follows:
Eyes: Conjunctivitis, keratitis, blepharitis or eyelid inflammation, prevention infections before and after eye surgery, or traumatic eye infections. Nose: allergic rhinitis, especially the cases that respond only to corticosteroids, sinusitis, rhinitis and superinfected nasal polyps. Ear: Acute otitis media with incision of the tympanic membrane, infection of the ear canal, eczema, otitis externa (without perforation of the eardrum).
3. Dosage of Mepoly . Nasal Drops
Nose and eyes: If it is maintenance treatment, use 1-2 drops/time, about 4-6 times/day (time of each instillation is at least 1 hour apart). If it is an attack treatment, use 1-2 drops / time / hour. Ear: For adults, the dose is 1 - 5 drops / time, 2 times / day, used for about 6 - 10 days. For children, the dose is 1-2 drops / time, 2 times / day depending on the age of the child. Leave the solution in contact with the ear for a few minutes, rinsing twice a day. Do not use pressure to inject medication into the ear. If the drug is used for more than 10 days, the doctor should be re-examined.
4. Side effects of Mepoly . nasal drops
Mepoly nasal drops can cause allergic side effects if used for a long time or in overdose. In particular, pregnant or lactating women and children under 2 years old should not use the drug continuously for a long time. However, these side effects are not well defined and depend on the location of each person.
This is a drug on the list of prescription drugs, so before using it, you should consult your doctor carefully to avoid misuse or overdose.
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