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Triple Antibiotic Ointment (Bacitracin + Polymyxin B + Neomycin) (Neosporin, Spectrocin, Clomycin)

Category:

  • Antibiotic

Description:

  • Combination topical anti-infective

Indications:

  • Mild to moderate skin infections due to susceptible organisms

Contraindications:

  • None

Precautions:

  • Pregnancy category C

  • For external use only

  • Systemic absorption of neomycin may lead to nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

  • Allergic contact dermatitis

  • Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity

 

 

Dosage:

  • Administered topically

  • Apply a small amount to surface 1-3 times per day (do not use > 1 week)

 

The information contained here is an abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks.

Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

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