Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Neomycin
Drug Class
Corticosteroid Combinations, Topical
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
Acne, perioral dermatitis, potent corticosteroids in widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, untreated viral skin lesions
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
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 95
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 95 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 95
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