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 (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
E. coli Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Neosporin is used -

Severe

Hearing Loss
Damage to Ear

Moderate

Allergic reaction
Vertigo
Maculopapular rash

Mild

Diarrhoea
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Unknown

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Urticaria
Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Blurred vision

Neosporin Related Warnings

Is the use of Neosporin safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Neosporin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Neosporin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Neosporin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Neosporin on the Kidneys?

Neosporin rarely harms the kidneys.

Severe
What is the effect of Neosporin on the Liver?

Neosporin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Neosporin on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Neosporin 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

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?

Neosporin does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Neosporin you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Safe
Is it safe?

Neosporin is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Neosporin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Neosporin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Neosporin

It is safe to take Neosporin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Neosporin

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Neosporin with alcohol.

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

Neosporin Ointment 5gm

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Neosporin Information

Neosporin Benefits & Uses

Neosporin Dosage & How to Take

Neosporin Side Effects

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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