NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable)

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NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) Drug and Prescription Information

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable)

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) Medication Classification

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection)

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) Brandname

Neosporin G.U. Irrigant

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) is used for the Treatment

Neomycin (nee-oh-MEY-sin), Polymyxin B (pol-i-MIX-in B) Prevents bladder infections caused by bacteria from an indwelling urinary catheter. An indwelling urinary catheter is a thin rubber tube that is placed and left in your bladder to drain urine out of your body.

When To Not Use NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable)

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to neomycin, polymyxin B, or certain antibiotics (such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, netilmicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, Garamycin®, Netromycin®, Tobrex®). You should not receive this medicine if you are pregnant.

How Should You Use NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable)

Proper NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) Storage

Store NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) Warnings

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.
• Your doctor will need to check your urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

NEOMYCIN/POLYMYXIN B (Injection) (Injectable) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Change in how much you urinate.
• Pain in your side or lower back.
• Ringing in your ears.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
• Burning or stinging of your skin around the catheter.