Common Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Hearing loss.

Expert advice for Neomycin
For oral tablets:

Neomycin tablets are not recommended for children below six year of age.
Some patients (infants, elderly, obese and cystic fibrosis [genetic disorder that affects lungs] patients) may require monitoring of neomycin levels in blood to prevent damage to the ear and kidneys.
Caution is advised in patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease or any disease characterized by muscle weakness, or in patients about to receive general anesthesia.
Caution is also advised in patients who are exposed to loud noise, or patients who have been dehydrated due to diarrhea or vomiting.

 

Q. Does Neomycin has sulfa or does the sulphate present in this drug contain sulfa?
No, Neomycin does not contain sulfa (sulphonamide group) and the sulphate group present in this drug has no link with sulfa either

Q. Does Neomycin expire?
Yes. The expiry date is provided on the blister pack of tablets or the ointment tube

Q. Does Neomycin cover pseudomonas?
No, Neomycin is not effective against pseudomona

Q. Does neomycin contain penicillin?
No, neomycin does not contain penicillin. It belongs to a group of drugs called aminoglycosides

Q. Does neosporin help acne /cold soresNeosporin contains neomycin in addition to bacitracin and polymyxin. Neosporin does not treat acne or cold sores. It only helps in the treatment of some infections of the skin.Does neosporin help scars?
Neosporin contains neomycin in addition to bacitracin and polymyxin. Neosporin does not help in the treatment of scars. It only helps in the treatment of some infections of the skin

Q. Does neosporin help cuts?
Neosporin contains neomycin in addition to bacitracin and polymyxin. Neosporin only helps prevent or treat the infection of wounds. It does help heal the cuts

Q. Does Neomycin cause tinnitus?
Neomycin is known to cause damage to the ear. One of the symptoms of damage to ear is tinnitus

Q. Is Neomycin safe?
Neomycin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Common Rash, Retching, Stomach pain, Teary eyes, Itching, Tingling sensation, Burning sensation in eye, Burning sensation, Difficulty in swalloing, Inflammation of a vein, Shortness of breath.

Expert advice for Bacitracin

Clean and dry the site of infection before applying bacitracin. Application should be done by spreading the medication on the affected area forming a uniform film, preferably at same time of the day every day.
Ensure that you complete the duration of treatment as advised by your doctor.
Before you take bacitracin, inform your doctor if have /are being treated for kidney disease or have hearing problems.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any severe allergic reactions.
Do not use topical bacitracin for eyes, deep wounds, animal bites or severe burns.
Tell your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Q. Is Bacitracin a sulfa drug?
No, Bacitracin is not a sulfa drug

Q. Is Bacitracin bactericidal or bacteriostatic?
Bacitracin is bactericidal

Q. Is Bacitracin same as neosporin?
No, Neosporin is a combination of Bacitracin, neomycin and polymixin B

Q. Is Bacitracin the same as bactrim?
No they are different

Q. Is Bacitracin safe for infants?
No, Bacitracin may not be safe for use in infants

Q. Does Bacitracin prevent scarring?
No, Bacitracin may not prevent scarring

Q. Does Bacitracin burn?
If applied in appropriate manner as prescribed it may not burn however in case of overdose/ hypersensitivity reaction, it may burn

Q. Does Bacitracin clog pores?
The contents of the ointment (wax) may cause clogging of pores

Q. Does Bacitracin treat MRSA?
No, treatment of MRSA may need systemic use of antibiotics; however, for additional topical infections in MRSA, Bacitracin could be used.