How does it work?

Neomycin sulphate belongs to a class of antibiotics known as the aminoglycosides. Neomycin sulphate is bactericidal in action (kills bacteria). It does this by causing the bacteria to produce defective proteins which are essential for their growth. Once the bacteria have been killed, tissues can be repaired by the normal healing process Neomycin can be used as eye drops (in combination with the antibiotics polymyxin B sulphate and gramicidin) to treat bacterial infections of the eye, such as conjuctivitis. In the form of a cream, neomycin can be used to treat bacterial infections of the skin.

What is it used for?

Bacterial infections of the eye

Skin infections

Warning!

Avoid wearing contact lenses when using these eye preparations.

Application of this medicine to large areas of skin will increase the risk of side effects such as hearing damage.

Prolonged use of an anti-infective may result in the development of superinfection due to micro-organisms, including fungi, resistant to that anti-infective.

Use with caution in

Children

Decreased kidney function

Elderly people

Not to be used in

Known sensitivity or allergy to any ingredient

This medicine should not be used if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients. Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you have previously experienced such an allergy. If you feel you have experienced an allergic reaction, stop using this medicine and inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.

This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than the possible risk to the foetus. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.

Side effects

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Sensitisation or allergic reactions

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.

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