TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Eye drops (betamethasone 0·1%, neomycin 0·5%) (s)
Dosage:
Apply 1 drop up to 6 times daily.
Corticosteroids with antibacterials eye preparations (Formulary)
Please consider if a steroid emergency card needs to be given to the patient alongside the traditional steroid treatment card. This is to support the timely recognition and treatment of potential adrenal crisis and is suitable for some patients on oral, inhaled, topical or rectal steroids. For more information, including which patients should receive the card, see HIS for details. Steroid emergency cards have been distributed to, hospitals, GP surgeries and community pharmacies. Primary care can order replacement cards from 01463 706886.
See Peri-operative guidelines for patients with or at risk of adrenal insufficiency
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Eye drops (dexamethasone 0·1%, neomycin 3500 units/gram, polymyxin B 6000 units/mL) (Maxitrol®) (s)
Dosage:
Eye drops, apply 1 drop 4 times daily or up to every 2 hours if required.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Eye ointment (dexamethasone 0·1%, neomycin 3500 units/gram, polymyxin B 6000 units/mL) (Maxitrol®) (s)
Dosage:
Eye ointment, if used alone, apply twice daily.