Neomycin Polymyxin B

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Polymyxin B, sold under the brand name Poly-Rx among others, is an antibiotic used to treat meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections.[1] While it is useful for many Gram negative infections, it is not useful for Gram positive infections.[1] It can be given by injection into a vein, muscle, or cerebrospinal fluid or inhaled.[1] The injectable form is generally only used if other options are not available.[2] It ...

EAR DROPS ## can using these ear drops cause fluid on the inner ear or dizziness, as I have had this in the past. (Meneire's Disease) ## can you use neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and gramicidin ophthalmic solution usp for ear drops? my daughter has tubes and her ears a draining i was wondering if i could use that for ear drops. ## The instructions on my neomycin-polymyxin said nothing about shaking the bottle first. I am on it for 7 days, and am on day 3 of using it without shaking it. Will it still be effective? (I've been battling my ear infection for a very long time too, just like everyone else in this chat.) :P ## Ear drops and eye drops can both be used in the ear, according to what my cardiologist has told me, since eye drops are sterile. However, you cannot use ear d...

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Bacitracin[1] is a polypeptide antibiotic. It is a mixture of related cyclic peptides produced by Bacillus licheniformis bacteria, that was first isolated from the variety "Tracy I" (ATCC 10716) in 1945.[2] These peptides disrupt Gram-positive bacteria by interfering with cell wall and peptidoglycan synthesis. Bacitracin is primarily used as a topical preparation, as it can cause kidney damage when used internally.[3] It is generally safe when u...

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Polymyxin B, sold under the brand name Poly-Rx among others, is an antibiotic used to treat meningitis, pneumonia, sepsis, and urinary tract infections.[1] While it is useful for many Gram negative infections, it is not useful for Gram positive infections.[1] It can be given by injection into a vein, muscle, or cerebrospinal fluid or inhaled.[1] The injectable form is generally only used if other options are not available.[2] It ...

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Neomycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic that displays bactericidal activity against gram-negative aerobic bacilli and some anaerobic bacilli where resistance has not yet arisen. It is generally not effective against gram-positive bacilli and anaerobic gram-negative bacilli. Neomycin comes in oral and topical formulations, including creams, ointments, and eyedrops. Neomycin belongs to the aminoglycoside class of antibiotics that contain two or more amino sugars connected by glycosidic bonds. ...

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Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

Have been taking these ear drops for 3 days now. My tongue is numb, my chest is tight, and it's hard to breath. Feels like I'm impaired. My whole body hurts and this started out as a simple inner and outer ear infection in both ears, start taking these drops and now I feel like my heart and brain is going to explode and my face and body feel numb, on top of all of that my ears have gotten worse!!!! Should I call my doctor or go to the hospital? Please help! ## Go to the hospital. Could be an anaphylactic attack! ## @PainPainPain, I hope you've been well on your way to fully recovering since the timing of your post and subsequent feedback. Any update on how things are going or what type of diagnosis was determined? I see that a quick google search on "sulfate allergy symp...

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Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

## Bacitracin zinc ointment is used to treat pink eye???? ## This is an over the counter antibiotic ointment used to treat topical bacterial infections. It may cause skin redness, irritation, dryness, and flaking as side effects, according to FDA reports. Sally, no it should not be used on, or in the eye, since it is not a sterile solution. Is there anything else I can help with?

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ear drops ## I have been using this meds to clear up a slight ear infection and I now notice that my tongue is a bit sensitive and mt taste is not what ir was. Can this med cause this? ## on my first day of using neomycin dexamethason hydrocortisone ear drops,at the end of the day, my gums feels sensitive, now when i woke up this morning, it is including my neck,, and there is tinging in my right ear where i am putting the medicine,, should i discontinue now? i am uncomfortable . ## Hello, The only side effect I've read about that is similar to what you are both experiencing (Paul and Teresa) is inflammation around the mouth, and possible swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue. Therefore, what you are both experiencing could be a side effect, or a possible allergic reaction. I...

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Neomycin, Polymyxin b sulfate and Hydrocortisone otic suspension (exp 4/2008) was used in my eye in error. Will it be ok without having to see a doctor? ## Since this is not a sterile solution, like it would be for the eye, it would be best to have it checked out, just to be sure. The FDA warns that it could cause an eye infection, irritation, or redness. Has there been any change? Did you experience any adverse effects?

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ear medication ## need this medicine for my outer ear infection ## I am sorry, this is an information only website and do not prescribe nor sell drugs. You need to see a doctor to allow them to diagnose and infection, then let them prescribe the appropriate medication. Have you used this before? ## My daughter is taking neo-polymyxin-hc for an ear infection and she now has dark circles around her eyes and she says she is short of breath. She has Celiacs disease. Do you know if this medication contains gluten? ## I was prescribed this medication and after two days of using it I went completely deaf, then experienced sudden, severe hearing loss. Has anyone had the same experience? ## I need to know if neomycin polymyxin B sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution is gluten free... ## want...

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I went to a clinic this past wednesday & had a massive ball of wax removed from my right ear & the pain in my right ear has subsided. Now my left ear feels like its full, clogged & hurts on & off since wednesday but 2 doctors in that clinic assured me there's no wax in my left ear BUT that my left middle inner ear has "supposed" fluid in it that needs to dry OUT. So I was prescribed amoxicillin 2x a day for 10 days & prednisone 40mg a day for 4 days ((to dry out my left ear, which steroid makes no sense to dry my ear out anyway??)). Well amoxicillin I am fine with but the prednisone left me with the worst acid reflux (since I'm an acid reflux sufferer), awful hives from head to toe, & was shaking horrificly like a leaf because I took prednisone fo...

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Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

Hydrocortisone + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

Hydrocortisone + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

I went in with bad ear aches and was obviously told I have ear infections. I was given amoxicillin along with Neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates and hydrocortisone otic solution, usp. It was fine the first two days then the third day and today it burns my right ear very badly. I can't keep it in the 5 min. My left ear still feels no major pain when using. Is this normal?? ## Yes, the FDA does list that as being a possible side effect of this medication, you may also experiencing redness, drainage, and itching. If it is that severe, you might need to consult your doctor about trying a different medication, or sticking with oral antibiotics, it might be that this isn't the right one for you. How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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Bacitracin + Hydrocortisone + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...

Hydrocortisone + Neomycin + Polymyxin B

Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone, sold under the brand Otosporin among others, is a medication used to treat otitis externa (swimmer's ear) and certain eye disorders.[2][3] It consists of the antibiotics neomycin and polymyxin B, and the steroid hydrocortisone.[3] It is used as an ear drop or eye drop.[2][3] The most common side effects include itchiness and a skin rash.[4] Other side effects ma...