Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Betamethasone
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
ATC Code
A07EA04, C05AA05, D07AC01, D07XC01, H02AB01, R01AD06, R03BA04, S01BA06, S01CB04, S02BA07, S03BA03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Betacinn?
Uses
Neomycin is an antibiotic that is used to prevent bacterial infection in the intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
Neomycin (Sulphate) is the derivative of Neomycin. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Aminoglycosides. It belongs to Antibacterial (Proteins synthesis inhibitor) pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action. The Molecular Weight of Neomycin is 614.64.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
4 to 12 g — 24 hourly
For 5-6 days. Frequency may be increased upto 4 times if needed.
2
Adult · Topical
0.5 % — As recommended.
1-4 times as required.
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Never take more than prescribed, or take for longer than
4
Child · 2 or 3 days before surgery for children 6 to 12 years.
250 to 0 mg — As recommended.
5
Child · PO
50 to 0 mg/kg — As recommended.
In divided doses for hepatic encephalophathy.
6
Child · Topical
0.5 % — As recommended.
As required
Safety Alerts
You should not take neomycin if you are allergic to it, or if you have: ulcerative colitis , Crohn's disease , or other inflammatory bowel disease
a blockage in your intestines
or an allergy to similar antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin , or tobramycin
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease
myasthenia gravis
Important Warnings
Neomycin can harm your kidneys or cause hearing problems
Hearing loss may be permanent if you take too much neomycin or take it for longer than recommended
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Neomycin may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: numbness or tingly feeling under your skinhearing problems (even long after you stop taking neomycin)muscle twitchingseizureweak or shallow breathingor kidney problems --swellingurinating lessfeeling tired or short of breath. Common side effects of neomycin may include: nauseavomitingor diarrhea. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Neomycin can harm your kidneys
especially if you also use certain medicines for infections
cancer
osteoporosis
organ transplant rejection
bowel disorders
high blood pressure
or pain or arthritis (including Advil
Storage
Oint, Cream Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 47.44
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 47.44
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