Prescribing Details
Description
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Uses
Indications
Neocitrin® is for topical use in mixed infection of the skin and mucous membrane due to susceptible organism. It has broad spectrum activity against gram-positive organisms such as staphylococci, streptococci, anaerobic cocci, corynebacteria and clostridia. Neocitrin® is also active against aerobic gram negative bacteria. Neocitrin® powder is useful where drying effect is necessary, and in the treatment of suppurating or serous discharging lesion, infected ulcers, moist or oozing lesions and intertriginous areas.
Neocitrin® is indicated in the treatment of topical bacterial infection. Neocitrin® is particularly effective in atopic, contact stasis and infections, eczematoid dermatitis, neurodermatitis, eczema, anogenital pruritus. It may also be useful as an adjunct in certain pyodermas such as impetigo, during specific systemic antibiotic therapy for these infections.
Dosage and administration
A light dusting of the powder is recommended to be applied to the affected skin area up to 4 times daily.
Use in pregnancy & lactation
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Geriatric use
Precautions
Care should be taken while using this product in treating extensive burns, topic ulceration and other extensive conditions where absorption of neomycin is possible because of the potential hazard or nephrotoxicity due to neomycin. As with any antibiotic preparation, prolonged use may result in the overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi.
Side effects
Contraindications
Drug interactions
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Overdose
Preparation
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Pharmaceutical precautions
For external use only. Store in a cool and dry place. Protect from light.
Presentation
Neocitrin® Powder: Each gram of Neocitrin® powder contains Neomycin Sulphate BP 5 mg and Bacitracin Zinc BP 4.56 mg.
Package quantities
Neocitrin® powder: Plastic container of 10 g powder.
Neocitrin® powder: Plastic container of 5 g powder (for export).
