Neomycin/Polymyxin Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Neomycin/Polymyxin may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Neomycin/Polymyxin - for the consumer

Neomycin/Polymyxin/Pramoxine Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Neomycin/Polymyxin/Pramoxine Cream:

Burning; itching; rash; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); skin irritation not present before using Neomycin/Polymyxin/Pramoxine Cream; worsening or recurrence of wound symptoms.

Neomycin/Polymyxin Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Neomycin/Polymyxin Cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Neomycin/Polymyxin Cream:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); skin irritation, pain, burning, cracking, redness, or peeling not present before using Neomycin/Polymyxin Cream; worsening or recurrence of wound symptoms.

Neomycin/Polymyxin/Lidocaine Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Neomycin/Polymyxin/Lidocaine Cream:

Numbness at application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); skin irritation, pain, burning, cracking, redness, swelling, or peeling not present before using Neomycin/Polymyxin/Lidocaine Cream; worsening or recurrence of wound symptoms.

Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Prednisolone Drops

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Prednisolone Drops:

Blurred vision; temporary burning or stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; continued or worsening itching, swelling, or irritation; continuing blurred vision; discharge from eyes; eye pain.

Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortisone Drops Suspension

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Hydrocortisone Drops Suspension:

Burning or stinging when you first put the medicine in your eye; dry, flaky skin; irritation; itching; redness; swelling.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); changes in vision; continued burning or itching; eye pain.

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