Necidex Eye/Ear Drops is a medicine used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes and ears. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it relieves the symptoms and speeds up the healing process.
Necidex Eye/Ear Drops is to be used only in the affected eye or ear. Read the label carefully for instructions before you use the medicine. Use it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor or as instructed on the label. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Complete your dose even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may bring back the infection.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your nose or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine, as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Uses of Necidex Eye/Ear Drops
Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections
Benefits of Necidex Eye/Ear Drops
In Treatment of Bacterial eye/ear infections
Necidex Eye/Ear Drops is used to treat infections in the eye or ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve pain, swelling, redness, itching or irritation in the eyes or ear. Make sure you complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Necidex Eye/Ear Drops
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Necidex
Blurred vision
Increased lacrimation
Burning sensation
Allergic conjunctivitis
Corneal edema
Corneal inflammation
How to use Necidex Eye/Ear Drops
This medicine is for external use only.Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye/ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid or ear. Wipe off extra liquid.
How Necidex Eye/Ear Drops works
Necidex Eye/Ear Drops is a combination of two medicines: Neomycin and Dexamethasone. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth in the eye/ear by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Dexamethasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the eye/ear red, swollen and itchy.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Necidex Eye/Ear Drops during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Necidex Eye/Ear Drops during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Necidex Eye/Ear Drops may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Necidex Eye/Ear Drops?
If you miss a dose of Necidex Eye/Ear Drops, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not apply extra to make up for a missed dose.
All substitutes
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My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic
Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani
Paediatrics
Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist
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References
Neomycin sulphate and Dexamethasone sodium phosphate. Kampala, Uganda: Abacus Parenteral Drug Ltd.; 2019. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2025] (online) Available from:
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