Neosporin H Ointment 5 gm

Q. Is Hydrocortisone Topical safe?
Hydrocortisone Topical is safe when used at prescribed dose and duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Hydrocortisone Topical good for ringworm, cold sores, haemorrhoids, scars or burns?
No. Hydrocortisone Topical is contraindicated in any condition where the skin is infected or inflamed or has an open wound

Q. Does Hydrocortisone Topical help in eczema, acne, hives, dry skin and thrush?
Hydrocortisone Topical relieves the itching associated with eczema and local swelling and itching associated with hives. It should not be used in acne, dry skin and thrush.

Q. Is Polymyxin B an antibiotic/sulpha drug/penicillin?
Polymyxin B belongs to a class of medication called antibiotics. It is not a sulpha drug/penicillin

Q. Is Polymyxin B bacteriostatic or bacteriocidal?
Polymyxin B is bactericidal i.e. it kills bacteria

Q. Does Polymyxin B expire?
Polymyxin B does expire and should not be used beyond the expiry date

Q. Does Polymyxin B treat pink eye or conjunctivitis?
Polymyxin B is not used to treat pink eye or conjunctivitis

Q. Does it treat sties?
It is not used for the treatment of sties in the eyes

Q. Is Polymyxin B safe for infants?
It is not considered to be safe for infants.

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

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?
For additional topical infections in MRSA, bacitracin could be used.

Q. Does neomycin expire?
Obviously, Neomycin Topical expire. All the medicines come with an expiry date and its mandatory to check the expiry date mentioned on the pack before using any medicine.

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

Q. Does neomycin contain penicillin?
Neomycin Topical refers to a group of medications called aminoglycosides and does not contain penicillin.

Q. Does neomycin cause tinnitus?
Intake of Neomycin Topical may cause damage to ear and one of the known symptoms of Neomycin Topical is tinnitus.

• The injectable form of this drug is given only to hospitalized patients and under medical supervision.You may get diarrhea after taking the injection. This usually settles as the course id completed. Consult your doctor if the diarrhea persists or worsens.Consult your doctor if you get watery or bloody stools after completing the course.Do not take Polymyxin B if you are allergic to Polymyxin B or any of the other ingredients of the drops or ointment.Do baseline kidney function test before starting the medicine.Consult your doctor before taking Polymyxin B eye ointment/ drops: If you are taking herbal drugs or eye drops. If you are applying any non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or steroids. If you wear contact lenses. If you have thinning of the eye tissue. If you have diabetes.Women who are pregnant or breast feeding should consult the doctor on taking this medication.Eye pressure should be regularly checked in patients taking the eye ointment /drops especially in children.Do not drive or use machines immediately after using the drops/ointment  as it may cause blurred vision.If you wear contact lenses, then remove them before applying the drops/ointment  and wear them only after 15 min.