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Cortisporin Drops Suspension

Cortisporin Drops Suspension is used for:

Treating eye infections and associated symptoms, including redness, irritation, and discomfort, caused by certain bacteria. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Cortisporin Drops Suspension is a combination of 2 antibiotics and a corticosteroid (hydrocortisone). The antibiotics work by slowing the growth of, or killing, sensitive bacteria on the eye. The corticosteroid reduces inflammation.

Do NOT use Cortisporin Drops Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Cortisporin Drops Suspension
• you have a fungal (eg, ringworm), viral (eg, herpes simplex, chickenpox, shingles), or mycobacterial infection of the eye

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Cortisporin Drops Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Cortisporin Drops Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have diabetes, glaucoma, or thinning of the cornea or white of the eye

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Cortisporin Drops Suspension. Because little, if any, of Cortisporin Drops Suspension is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Cortisporin Drops Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Cortisporin Drops Suspension:

Use Cortisporin Drops Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Cortisporin Drops Suspension is for use in the eye only.
• Shake well before using.
• To prevent reinfection, wash your hands thoroughly before and after using Cortisporin Drops Suspension.
• To use Cortisporin Drops Suspension, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes after using the medicine. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them. To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including your eye. Keep the container tightly closed.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Cortisporin Drops Suspension. Sterilize contact lenses according to the manufacturer"s directions and check with your doctor before using them.
• To clear up your infection completely, continue using Cortisporin Drops Suspension for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days.
• If you miss a dose of Cortisporin Drops Suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Cortisporin Drops Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Cortisporin Drops Suspension is effective only against bacteria. It is not useful against fungal or viral infections.
• It is important to use Cortisporin Drops Suspension for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of Cortisporin Drops Suspension and may increase the risk that the bacteria will no longer be sensitive to Cortisporin Drops Suspension and will not be able to be treated by this or certain other antibiotics in the future.
• Long-term or repeated use of Cortisporin Drops Suspension may cause a second infection. Your doctor may want to change your medicine to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur.
• Long-term use of Cortisporin Drops Suspension may cause an increase in the pressure in your eyes. Do NOT exceed the recommended dose or use Cortisporin Drops Suspension for longer than 10 days without checking with your doctor.
• Use Cortisporin Drops Suspension with extreme caution in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. T his medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while you are using Cortisporin Drops Suspension.

Possible side effects of Cortisporin Drops Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning or stinging when you first put the medicine in your eye; dry, flaky skin; irritation; itching; redness; swelling.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; continued burning or itching; eye pain.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately.

Store Cortisporin Drops Suspension at 59 to 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep Cortisporin Drops Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Cortisporin Drops Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Cortisporin Drops Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cortisporin Drops Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.