Uses of Neocin

Most eye drops for the treatment of inflammatory eye conditions contain antibiotics as the main active ingredient. One of the most popular antibiotic eye drops on the market today is Neocin eye drops. So what is the active ingredient in neocin and what is the dosage used?

Neocin medicine has the active ingredient Neomycin sulfate 25mg (17000 IU) and excipients such as: sodium citrate, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, phenylmercuric nitrate and distilled water just enough for 1 bottle of 5ml. Neomycin is an aminoglycoside bactericidal antibiotic that is used topically for the treatment of skin, ear and eye infections caused by staphylococcus, infections with other susceptible bacteria, this active ingredient is also used to disinfect the intestinal tract. before surgery, reducing the amount of NH3-producing bacteria in the intestine when the patient was in a hepatic coma. Neomycin is active against most strains of bacteria associated with ocular infections. The antibacterial spectrum of Neomycin antibiotic includes bacteria such as: staphylococcus, gonococcus, acinetobacter, brucella, escherichia coli, haemophilus, klebsiella, salmonella, serratia, shigella, yersinia... Digestive system, when using the drug in the form of topical dosage, the amount of drug absorbed into the body is not enough to produce systemic effects. After being absorbed into the body, the antibiotic neomycin is quickly eliminated by the kidneys in its active form.
Neocin medicine is prepared in the form of 5ml eye drops, clear, colorless or slightly yellowish solution, slightly salty taste.

Neocin eye drops are indicated in eye infections caused by bacteria that are still sensitive to the antibiotic Neomycin, such as: conjunctivitis, keratitis, eyelid inflammation, lacrimal sac, anterior or posterior eye infections or after eye surgery and after eye trauma.

Dosage of Neocin eye drops :
Severe infections: Instill Neocin 2 - 4 drops per hour; Usual dose: Neocin 2 drops / time, 3-4 times a day. Neocin is administered by instillation into the eye. The dosage of Neocin eye drops above is for reference only, the specific dose depends on the condition and severity of the disease, to know the appropriate dose, patients need to consult a doctor before use. drugs or use drugs strictly according to the dosage instructions stated in the prescription.
Currently there are no data on the use of Neocin eye drops overdose, however, patients did not exceed the indicated dose of Neocin eye drops.
Before using neocin eye drops for infants, consult your doctor about the dosage to use.

The patient is allergic to the active ingredient Neomycin.

Not recommended for long-term use because Neocin eye drops can cause skin allergies; Store Neocin eye drops at a temperature not exceeding 30°C; Close the cap of Neocin eye drops tightly immediately after use; Use Neocin eye drops only for 15 days after opening; Neocin eye drops can cause cross-allergies with other aminoglycoside drugs. Cross-resistance has now appeared between Neomycin and Kanamycin, Framycetin and Gentamicin; Do not inject Neocin into the eye; Drugs containing neomycin should not be used to irrigate wounds or the serosa such as the peritoneum; Use caution when administering drugs containing Neomycin to patients with kidney disease, liver disease or people with impaired hearing.

Neocin eye drops can cause allergic conditions such as dermatitis, itching, very rarely, cause fever or cause anaphylaxis. Immediately notify a specialist about the unwanted effects encountered when using Neocin eye drops.
There are no data on the use of Neocin eye drops in pregnant and lactating women, so Neocin should only be used if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Prolonged use of Neocin eye drops can lead to symptoms of dizziness, nystagmus, deafness, even after stopping using Neocin eye drops.
Neocin is a very popular antibiotic eye drop. To ensure effectiveness and avoid side effects, patients need to take prescription drugs or consult a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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