Neocort

Composition:
Each ml of suspension contains:
3 mg neomycin sulphate
5 mg prednisolone acetate.
Properties:
Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside group of antibiotics. It has a bactericidal action against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria involved in eye and ear infections. It has no activity against Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Prednisolone is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid with antiphlogistic and anti-allergic properties.
Indications:
Eyes: inflammation of the anterior chamber, especially when bacterial infections are involved. Such conditions include:
keratoconjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis, sclerokeratitis, episcleritis, non-specific superficial keratitis, deep keratitis, post-operative and post-traumatic uveitis and post-operative keratitis.
Ears: otitis externa (purulent and non-purulent), secondary otitis externa following parasitic infestation.
Dosage and administration:
Eyes: 1 - 2 drops, three to six times per day.
Ears: 2 - 6 drops, two to three times per day.
Advised withdrawal times:
Not applicable.
Contra-indications:
Not known.
Side-effects:
Not known.
Warnings:
Not known.
Conservation:
Cool (8-15°C), protected from light.
Presentation:
Dropper bottle of 5 ml.