Drug interactions
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin + Meningococcal group b vaccine
Severity: Minor
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Meningococcal group b vaccine: minor interaction.
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Summary
Systemic immunosuppressive corticosteroid doses may blunt the antibody response to inactivated vaccines. Topical otic or ophthalmic use of this product is unlikely to cause meaningful immunosuppression.
What this interaction means in plain words
Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Meningococcal group b vaccine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Systemic corticosteroids suppress immune responses, potentially reducing vaccine immunogenicity.
What to do
No action is needed for topical use. If high-dose systemic steroids are used, give the vaccine when possible before or after therapy and verify immune response where needed.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with Meningococcal group b vaccine?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Meningococcal group b vaccine have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Systemic immunosuppressive corticosteroid doses may blunt the antibody response to inactivated vaccines. Topical otic or ophthalmic use of this product is unlikely to cause meaningful immunosuppression.
How serious is the interaction between Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin and Meningococcal group b vaccine?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is needed for topical use. If high-dose systemic steroids are used, give the vaccine when possible before or after therapy and verify immune response where needed.
What other medicines interact with Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin with, for example, Ketorolac, Lapatinib, Levofloxacin. The full list is on the Dexamethasone-neomycin-polymyxin page.
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