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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Neomycin
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Aminoglycosides
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action
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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
Topical Neomycin is a contact sensitizer with sensitivity occurring, large areas of damaged skin
Side Effects
Rashesitchingpruritusburning sensationrednesscontact dermatitisototoxicitysensitization.
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 199
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 59.93
DVAGORs 199
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