INTRODUCTION ABOUT NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT

NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT is a combination of Bacitracin, Neomycin, and Polymyxin B, which belongs to the group of medicines called Antibiotics. It is indicated for conditions such as prophylaxis in graft donor sites, the suturing of lacerations, accidental cuts, scratches, and abrasions, managing infected ulcers, accidental cuts, scratches, abrasions, and superficial skin infections following surgical procedures and minor burns, impetigo and secondarily infected skin conditions, managing susceptible bacterial infections of the eye and its adnexa, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, infected corneal ulcer, ulcerative blepharitis with associated conjunctivitis, and chronic dacryocystitis, used pre- and postoperatively to manage ocular infection following surgical procedures, including removal of foreign bodies from the eye.

Apply a thin layer of NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT on the affected area after the removal of debris, pus, and crusts from the wound. Do not continue NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT more than seven days without medical advice. NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT is not recommended for use in patients allergic to antibiotics and nerve deafness. NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease.

NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT is not recommended for use in children below 2 years of age. The most common side effects are skin redness and dryness (application site reactions). Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

USES OF NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT

It is used:

• for prophylaxis in graft donor sites, the suturing of lacerations, accidental cuts, scratches, and abrasions
• to manage infected ulcers, accidental cuts, scratches, abrasions, and superficial skin infections following surgical procedures and minor burns, impetigo, and secondarily infected skin conditions
• to manage susceptible bacterial infections of the eye and its adnexa, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, infected corneal ulcer, ulcerative blepharitis with associated conjunctivitis, and chronic dacryocystitis
• for pre- and postoperatively to manage ocular infection following surgical procedures, including removal of foreign bodies from the eye

HOW NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT WORKS

NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT works by managing bacterial growth. The three components present in NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT actively work by managing the bacterial growth by blocking the enzymes and substances required for its growth. Bacitracin breaks the peptidoglycan chain needed for cell growth. Neomycin binds with proteins required for cell growth, which leads to the production of defective cell membranes. Polymyxin B damages the bacterial cell membrane, which causes leakage of cell components.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT as directed by your physician. It is for topical use only. Apply a thin layer of this medicine to the affected area. Wash your hands before and after applying NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT.

SIDE EFFECTS OF NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before using NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT, inform your doctor if you are taking or using prescription, non-prescription, and herbal supplements.

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally uses more of NEOSPORIN ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

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