Neomycin Sulphate- @ -Aminoglycosides, Oral- (FDC- List )- (Nov 1977)
Drug Name:Neomycin Sulphate- @ -Aminoglycosides, Oral- (FDC- List )- (Nov 1977)
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Indication
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc
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Patient Information
Indication:
FIXED DOSE COMBINATIONS APPROVED BY DCG(I)
FROM JANUARY 1961 TILL NOVEMBER 2014
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
1.Each gm of ointment contains: 07-08-2014
Neomycin Sulphate IP 5mg (3000IU+
Bacitracin Zinc IP 500 IU
(Veterinary product)
Broad spectrum antibiotic ointment used for dressing of
wounds , yoke gall, Ulcers, Cuts, Abrasions, Foot rot,
Uder impetigo, FMD lesions & Burns
2.Neomycin + Nov- 1977
Bacitracin +
Polymix B sulphate ointment
3. Neomycin Sulphate 910mg + Mar- 1977
Ploymix B sulphate 300000 units +
Zinc Bacitracin 25000 units +
Propellant to Maba 210mg aerosol pouch
Suppression of intestinal bacteria
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indications:
Suppression of intestinal bacteria
Dosage:
Adults- 4 to 12g/day in divided doses
Children- 50 to 100mg/kg/day in divided doses. Continue treatment over a period of 5 to 6 days
Other Information:
For Availability/supplies
Contact -
1.Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
Phone- 022- 24944624/ 24974308
Fax- 022- 24950723
Email- idma@vsnl.com
Website: www.idma-assn.org
2.Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (India)(BDMA)
Phone - 040-23703910/ 23706718
Fax- 040-23704804
Email- info@bdmai.org
Website: www.info@bdmai.org
Drugs causing Adverse Reactions- ( 385 )
1. Broad Spectrum antibiotics
2. Neomycin
3. Cholestyramine
4. Colchicine
5. p-Amino Salicycilic acid
6. Biguanidine
7. Phenytoin and Hydantoin
8. Primidone
9. Phenobarbital
10. Cytotoxics
Patient Information:
Ref - USP PDI Vol II 17th Edition (1997)
NEOMYCIN - Oral
1.Allergies-
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to
this medicine or to any related antibiotic such as neomycin, gentamicin,
kanamycin, netilmicin, streptomycin, or tobramycin. Also tell your
healthcare care professional if you are allergic to any other
substances such as foods,preservatives. or dyestuff
2.Pregnancy-
Studies have shown that neomycin may damage the infants kidneys.
In addition, some reports have shown that related medicines, especially
streptomycin, and tobramycin may damage the infants hearing and
sense of balance. Be sure you have discussed this with your doctor.
3. Breast-feeding-
It is not sure whether neomycin passes into the beast milk. However,
Neomycin has not been reported to cause problems in nursing
babies
4.Children-
Damage to hearing, sense of balance and kidneys are more likely
to occur in premature infants and neonates who are more sensitive
to the effects of neomycin
5.Older adults-
Serious side effects such as damage to hearing, sense of balance,
and kidneys may occur in elderly patients who are more sensitive
to the effects of neomycin.
6. Other medicines
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other OTC ( non-prescribtion )
or prescribtion medicines
7. Other medical problems-
Tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems especially,
Blockage of the bowl or
Eighth -cranial nerve disease -( loss of hearing and/or balance-
oral neomycin may increase the chance of hearing loss and/or
balance problems
Kidney disease- patients with kidney disease may have an increased
side effects
Myasthenia gravis- or
Parkinsons disease - patients with myasthenia gravis or Parkinsons
disease may have increased chance of developing muscular
weakness
Ulcers of the bowl- patients with ulcers may have an increased chance
of side effects since more neomycin may be absorbed by the body.
