|           Neosporin  (U.S.N.L.M.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dosing/ | 1 or 2 drops every 2 to 4 hours x 10 days depending on severity. | |
| Chem Specs | Neomycin Sulfate, Polymyxin B Sulfates and Gramicidin | |
| Quantities | 10ml | |
| Cost | 41.00 generic | |
| Class | Aminoglycoside and polypeptide antibiotics. | |
| Action | Neomycin, an aminoglycoside, inhibits bacterial cell synthesis. Polymyxin B and Gramicidin increase bacterial cell membrane permeability. |
|
| Activity | Active against Staph aureus, streptococci including Streptococcus pneumoniae,
Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria species, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Active against Staph aureus, streptococci including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria species, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. |
|
| Usage | Indicated for superficial conjunctivitis, keratitis and keratoconjunctivitis, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis. |
|
| High incidence (10%) of type 4 delayed hypersensitivity reaction. | ||
| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to any of its components. | |
| Pediatric use | Safety and effectiveness in children not established. | |
| Pregnancy | Category C. No well controlled studies. | |
| Consider Polytrim, Tobrex or Besivance to avoid Neomycin allergy. | ||
| Thimerosal 0.001% | ||