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Polydexa (Полидекса) and alternatives in France

In France the medicine is sold under the same name, Polydexa. The active ingredient is neomycin + polymyxin B + dexamethasone.

Ear drops with antibiotics and dexamethasone for otitis externa; France also has a nasal spray with phenylephrine. Prescription only.

Packages in the catalog
1 package
Forms
Solution drops
Dispensing in France
Prescription only
Supply in France
No shortages reported by ANSM

Forms and strengths in France

According to the official BDPM catalog. Packages declared as supplied to the French market come first. A manager confirms availability.

Alternatives to Polydexa: medicines with the same active ingredients

Apart from Polydexa, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (neomycin + polymyxin B + dexamethasone). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.

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Why Полидекса may be missing from Russian pharmacies

A medicine can disappear from Russian pharmacies when its registration lapses or is suspended, the manufacturer leaves the market, supplies are interrupted or procurement changes. LekInfo does not track stock in Russian pharmacies: we show which forms and strengths are registered in France according to the official BDPM database and help you work it out in a consultation.

Prescription

In France Polydexa is a prescription-only medicine. Prescribing is a doctor’s decision; a manager will tell you which documents the consultation needs.

How to get a consultation about Polydexa

  1. 1. Find a medicine

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  2. 2. Build a list

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  3. 3. Send a request

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  4. 4. Get a manager’s reply

    A manager will clarify the medicine details, check that they are current and explain the possible options. We usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

Questions and answers

Where can I find Полидекса if Russian pharmacies have none?

In France Polydexa is registered and listed in the official BDPM database: the catalog has 1 package. Send a request to a manager, who will check that the information is current and explain the possible options. The consultation is free; we usually reply within 2 hours during working hours.

How much does Polydexa cost in France?

Reference guide: ≈ €6 per package depending on form and strength. This is BDPM reference data excluding delivery, not an offer to sell; a manager confirms the final terms.

What alternatives to Polydexa exist in France?

Apart from Polydexa, the published BDPM catalog has no medicines with the same active ingredients (neomycin + polymyxin B + dexamethasone). A substitute with a different ingredient is for a doctor to choose.

Is a prescription needed for Polydexa?

Yes, in France Polydexa is prescription-only. A manager will tell you which documents are needed.

Is Polydexa the same as Полидекса?

Yes, it is the same medicine under the same name; the active ingredient is neomycin + polymyxin B + dexamethasone. Strengths and forms in France may differ from Russian ones, so check them against your prescription.

This is reference information, not advertising or an offer to sell, and it does not replace a doctor’s advice. Source: BDPM, the official French medicines database (ANSM), catalog version of 2 November 2026.