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Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
In Canada--
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
+ Not commercially available in Canada.
Neomycin (nee-oh-MYE-sin) belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Neomycin topical preparations are used to help prevent infections of the skin. This medicine may be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
Neomycin topical preparations are available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of topical neomycin for your medical problem.
Topical neomycin is available in the following dosage forms:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For topical neomycin, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or to any related antibiotic, such as amikacin (e.g., Amikin), gentamicin (e.g., Garamycin), kanamycin (e.g., Kantrex), neomycin by mouth or by injection (e.g., Mycifradin), netilmicin (e.g., Netromycin), streptomycin, or tobramycin (e.g., Nebcin). Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Neomycin topical preparations have not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.
Breast-feeding--Neomycin topical preparations have not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children--Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of topical neomycin in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of topical neomycin in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of
the skin. If you are
using this medicine without a prescription, do not use it to treat deep wounds,
puncture wounds, serious burns, or raw areas without first checking with your
health care professional. Do not use this medicine in the eyes. Before applying this medicine, wash the affected area with soap and water,
and dry thoroughly. For patients using the cream form
of this medicine:
Proper Use of This Medicine
For patients using the ointment form of this medicine:
After this medicine is applied, the treated area may be covered with a gauze dressing if desired.
To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses .
Dosing--The dose of topical neomycin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average dose of topical neomycin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Storage--To store this medicine:
If your skin problem does not improve within 1 week, or if it becomes worse, check with your health care professional.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Itching, rash, redness, swelling, or other sign of skin irritation not present before use of this medicineRare
Any loss of hearingOther side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Revised: 08/04/2000
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