NEOSPORIN SKIN OINT

Overview

NEOSPORIN SKIN OINT is a Schedule H antibiotic.

NEOSPORIN SKIN OINT is composed of: NEOMYCIN (3400 IU), BACITRACIN (400 IU)

Neomycin is an antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Neomycin is used to reduce the risk of infection during surgery of your intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma. Neomycin is an antibiotic used to treat complications of liver disease, and can be used to prepare for abdominal surgery. Neomycin topical cream is used for minor cuts and burns.
Bacitracin injection is an antibiotic that treats staph infection caused by a bacteria called staphylococcus. Bacitracin injection is used in infants to treat pneumonia. It is also used to treat an infection that causes pus to build up between the lungs and the membrane that covers them. As a topical ointment, bacitracin is used to prevent minor cuts, scrapes, and burns from becoming infected.

Usage

NEOMYCIN is generally used to treat: Escherichia Coli Infection, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Allergic Skin Disease, Bacterial Infection

BACITRACIN is generally used to treat: Staphylococcal Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 1month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Studies indicate Risk – Doctor advice is must

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for NEOSPORIN SKIN OINT and its Constituents


  • Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • Take neomycin for the full course of treatment. Don’t stop taking the oral form of the medicine without first talking to your doctor.
  • Before using topical neomycin, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had kidney problems or kidney disease.

  • When given as an injection, bacitracin carries a black-box warning because it can harm a baby’s kidneys.
  • This risk is greater if your baby also takes other drugs, especially other injected antibiotics.
  • Your doctor will probably perform kidney tests daily during your baby’s treatment with bacitracin.
  • Before your baby receives bacitracin, tell your doctor if he/she has kidney disease or has any allergies.
  • Make sure your baby receives injections of this medicine for the full prescribed amount of time. Skipping doses may increase the risk of further infection that may be resistant to antibiotics.
  • Don’t use topical bacitracin to treat deep cuts, puncture wounds, animal bites, serious burns, or any other injuries that affect large areas of the body.
  • Stop using the ointment and call your doctor if your symptoms don’t go away within one week.
  • Don’t apply topical bacitracin to a baby’s diaper area, unless your doctor tells you to do so.
  • Before using this drug, tell your doctor if you are allergic to bacitracin, zinc, or any other medication.

Symptoms of Overdosage

BACITRACIN over-dosage can result in: Vomit, Abdomen Pain, Skin Irritation

Common Side-Effects

NEOMYCIN : Skin Rash, Diarrhoea, Hearing Loss, Loose Motion, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Increased Thirst, Weakness (generalized)
BACITRACIN : Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

BACITRACIN : Allergy, Hives, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Decreased Urination, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination, Difficulty Breathing, Difficulty Swallowing, Face Swelling, Swollen Lips, Tongue Soreness, Throat Soreness

Disease Interactions

BACITRACIN can interfere with: Colitis, Acute Kidney Failure

Technical Classification

NEOMYCIN is categorized as: AMINOGLYCOSIDES / ANTI-INFECTIVES
BACITRACIN is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS ANTIBIOTICS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

2 Times Daily40%
Others38%
2 Times Daily (1-0-1)9%
3 Times Daily6%

How long was it prescribed?

10 Days40%
5 Days20%
7 Days16%
15 Days6%
3 Days6%
4 Days5%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs14%
5 to 12yrs6%
12 to 18yrs6%
18 to 35yrs41%
35 to 50yrs15%
50 to 60yrs9%
60 to 70yrs7%
70yrs and above3%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females54%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Gynaecologist34%
Pediatrician14%
Surgeon13%
Urologist9%
Physician9%
General Surgery6%
ENT3%
General Practitioner3%
None2%
Endocrinologist1%
Gynaecologist And Obstetrician1%
Plastic Surgeon1%
Oncologist1%
Nephrologist1%
Neurologist1%
Rheumatologist1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

LIVOGEN Z TAB13%
ENZOMAC TAB13%

Available Alternatives for NEOSPORIN SKIN OINT

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

NEBAZIN OINTINR 77.85 for 20 GM OINTNEOMYCIN 3400 IU, BACITRACIN 400 IU
NEOSPORIN SKIN OINTINR 79.85 for 20 GM OINTMENTNEOMYCIN 3400 IU, BACITRACIN 400 IU

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

NEBASULF DUSTING PWDINR 40.65 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDERBACITRACIN 250.0 IU, SULFACETAMIDE 60.0 MG, NEOMYCIN 5.0 MG
NEOSPORIN DUSTING PWDINR 53.85 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDERBACITRACIN 5000.0 IU, NEOMYCIN 3400.0 IU
NEOSPORIN EYE OINTINR 37.25 for 5 GM EYE OINTPOLYMYXIN B 5000 IU, BACITRACIN 4000 IU, NEOMYCIN 3400 IU
NEOSPORIN H OINTINR 44.5 for 5 GM OINTMENTNEOMYCIN 3400.0 U, BACITRACIN 400.0 U, HYDROCORTISONE 10.0 MG
NEOSPORIN POWD PWDINR 58.9 for 10 GM DUSTING POWDERBACITRACIN 5000 IU, NEOMYCIN 3400 IU
NOCIN L OINTINR 150 for 15 GM OINTMENTNEOMYCIN 3400.0 IU, BACITRACIN 400.0 IU, LIDOCAINE 40.0 MG