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Neomycin
How Neomycin works
Neomycin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins, required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Side Effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Skin rash, Balance disorder (loss of balance), Hearing loss
Usage
Neomycin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Does Neomycin has sulfa or does the sulphate present in this drug contain sulfa?No, Neomycin does not contain sulfa (sulphonamide group) and the sulphate group present in this drug has no link with sulfa either
Q. Does Neomycin cover pseudomonas?No, Neomycin is not effective against pseudomona
Q. Does neosporin help acne /cold soresNeosporin contains neomycin in addition to bacitracin and polymyxin. Neosporin does not treat acne or cold sores. It only helps in the treatment of some infections of the skin.Does neosporin help scars?Neosporin contains neomycin in addition to bacitracin and polymyxin. Neosporin does not help in the treatment of scars. It only helps in the treatment of some infections of the skin
Q. Does neosporin help cuts?Neosporin contains neomycin in addition to bacitracin and polymyxin. Neosporin only helps prevent or treat the infection of wounds. It does help heal the cuts
Q. Is Neomycin safe?Neomycin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.
