Neosporin Benefits & Uses

Neosporin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stye
Conjunctivitis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
E. coli Infection
Skin Infections
Ear Infection
Eye Infections
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Meningitis

Neosporin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Stye Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Stye Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Stye Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area. Dosage Form: Ointment Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Neosporin Related Warnings

Is the use of Neosporin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Neosporin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Neosporin safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Neosporin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Neosporin is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Neosporin on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Neosporin on kidney have been reported.

Severe
What is the effect of Neosporin on the Liver?

Neosporin does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Neosporin on the Heart?

Neosporin is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Neosporin with Other Drugs

Neosporin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amikacin

Tacrolimus

Tobramycin

Emtricitabine,Tenofovir,Efavirenz

Kanamycin

Amikacin

Gentamicin

Amphotericin B

Celecoxib

Cisplatin

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Digoxin

Medroxyprogesterone

Mild

Ethinyl Estradiol

Methotrexate

Sorafenib

Regorafenib

Neosporin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Neosporin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Dehydration
Myasthenia Gravis
Parkinson's Disease
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Myasthenia Gravis

Frequently asked Questions about Neosporin

Is this Neosporin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Neosporin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Neosporin . So it is best to avoid driving.

Safe
Is it safe?

Neosporin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Neosporin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Neosporin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Neosporin

Taking Neosporin with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Neosporin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Neosporin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759-760

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 136-139

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 750

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Neo-Fradin (neomycin sulfate)

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Polymyxin B

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 759

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Neosporin Benefits & Uses

Neosporin Dosage & How to Take

Neosporin Related Warnings

Severe Interaction of Neosporin with Other Drugs

Neosporin Contraindications

Frequently asked Questions about Neosporin

Neosporin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

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