Neomycin Topical Dosage

Usual Adult Dose for Skin and Structure Infection

Cream: Apply in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area twice a day.
Ointment: Apply in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area 1 to 3 times a day.

Use: As first aid to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns

Usual Pediatric Dose for Skin and Structure Infection

2 years or older:
Cream: Apply in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area twice a day.
Ointment: Apply in a quantity sufficient to cover the affected area 1 to 3 times a day.

Use: As first aid to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, burns

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

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Other Comments

Administration advice:

• For external use only
• Clean the affected area before use; gently rub in to the affected area.

• Ointment: May be covered with a sterile bandage

• Do not use this drug longer than 1 week unless instructed by a physician.
• Stop this drug and contact healthcare provider if condition worsens, persists beyond 1 week, clears up and occurs again within a few days, or rash/allergic reaction occurs.
• Consult physician before using on children younger than 2 years, large puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns.

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Further information

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