Neosporin Antibiotic Tube Of 10gm Ointment

Neosporin ointment is a topical antibiotic. It is used to treat and prevent superficial bacterial skin infections such as accidental cuts, scratches, minor burns, injuries, wounds and wound stitches. Neosporin ointment contains a combination of polymyxin B, bacitracin and neomycin as active substances.

This medicine is meant only for external application. Do not ingest it. Use this medicine exactly as recommended by your doctor.

Do not use more of the ointment or apply it more often than prescribed. Before using Neosporin ointment, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding or if you have any other skin conditions. This medicine is not recommended for use in neonates and infants (less than 2 years).

Dosage

Overdose

• As Neosporin ointment is meant for external application, cases of overdose are unlikely.
• However, upon accidental ingestion, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
• If you have applied extra quantities of it, wipe out the excess medicine with tissue or cotton.

Missed a Dose

• If you have missed applying Neosporin ointment, apply it as soon as possible.
• If it's time for your next application, then skip the missed application and continue with your regular application schedule.
• Do not over-apply this medicine to compensate for the missed application.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Neosporin ointment contains a combination of polymyxin B, bacitracin, and neomycin as active substances.
• Polymyxin-B is an antibiotic that alters the permeability of the cell membrane of the bacteria resulting in the death of the infection-causing organism.
• Bacitracin prevents the formation of certain substances needed for the proper structure formation of the bacteria.
• Neomycin is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial protein synthesis and prevents the growth and survival of bacteria.

Directions for Use

• Use Neosporin ointment exactly directed by your doctor.
• It is meant for external use only.
• Clean and dry your hands before and after applying the medicine.
• Apply the ointment to the affected areas of the skin and gently rub it in.
• In case your eyes come in contact with this medicine, rinse your eyes with clean water immediately.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Neomycin during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Neomycin ointment in pregnancy. This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Neomycin during breastfeeding?

No information is available if Neomycin ointment passes into human breast milk. This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used Neomycin?

There is limited information on the effect of Neomycin ointment on driving ability. If you experience any effects after taking this medicine that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is recommended to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Neomycin?

There is limited information on the interaction of alcohol with Neomycin ointment. Ask your doctor for advice on the use of alcohol with this medicine.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You develop diarrhoea during or after the use of this medicine or experience abdominal cramps.
• You develop hearing problems.
• You have kidney disorders.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to neomycin, polymixin B or bacitracin or any other ingredient of Neosporin Antibiotic ointment
• If you have problems with your kidney
• If you suffer from any ear problem or hearing loss
• It should not be used to treat external ear infections if you have perforations in the eardrum
• Neosporin Antibiotic ointment should not be used in children less than 2 years old

Side effects

Application site reactions

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Neosporin Antibiotic ointment is meant for topical application and thus the interaction with other medicines taken orally are unlikely. However, it can interact with other medicines or products applied topically. You should always consult your doctor if you are taking other medicines for treating other health conditions.

Storage and disposal

• Store Neosporin Antibiotic ointment in the original container in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat. Do not freeze.
• Keep the medicine away from children and pets.
• Discard after a month from first opening the tube.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Neosporin used for?

• Neosporin ointment is used for the treatment and prevention of bacterial skin infections.
• It is used to treat and prevent superficial bacterial skin infections associated with open wounds, wound stitches, accidental cuts, minor burns, scratches, scraped skin and skin grafts.

Is Neosporin an antibiotic?

Yes, Neosporin ointment is a topical antibiotic. It contains a combination of three antibiotic medicines - polymyxin B, bacitracin and neomycin as active substances.