What Is Neomycin Ointment?
Neomycin ointment is a broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic. It has good antibacterial effect on most Gram-positive and negative bacteria (including Mycobacterium tuberculosis). In localized primary pyoderma (such as superficial folliculitis, deep abscess, impetigo) and localized secondary pyoderma (such as infectious eczema-like dermatitis, infected dermal ulcer, abrasion) , Neomycin alone can be effective. Staphylococcal infections are most effective.
- Foreign name
- Neomycin Sulfate Ointment
- Dosage form
- Ointment
- Drug type
- chemical
- Specifications
- 5000 units / g
Basic Information
Indications for neomycin ointment
- Sterilization and anti-inflammatory. For skin and mucous membrane infections caused by sensitive bacteria, such as pus dermatosis, purulent skin disease and burns, ulcers and other secondary infections.
Clinical application of neomycin ointment
- For external use, 1-2 times a day.
Neomycin ointment adverse reactions
- Topical application may cause skin irritation and may cause allergic reactions to this product in the future. Topical application can still cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity.
Neomycin ointment precautions
- Burns, granulation tissue, or huge wounds with exfoliated skin can be easily absorbed when applying this product, especially when the patient has renal dysfunction or other renal toxicity or ototoxic drugs are applied throughout the body, attention should be paid to the possibility of toxicity, such as hematuria, urination Symptoms of nephrotoxicity such as decreased frequency, decreased or increased urine output, or symptoms of ototoxicity such as tinnitus and hearing loss.
Neomycin ointment contraindications
- Patients allergic to neomycin or other aminoglycoside antibiotics or allergic to bacitracin are contraindicated.
- Note: The above content is only for introduction, the drug use must be carried out by a regular hospital under the guidance of a doctor.