Neosporin H Ointment

Neosporin H Ointment contains Neomycin + Polymyxin B + Hydrocortisone. It prevents infection, promotes healing, suitable for all ages. Prescription required.

prevents infection, promotes healing, suitable for all ages

This medicine combines 3 active ingredients: Neomycin, Polymyxin b and Hydrocortisone. Neomycin kills the bacteria infecting the skin at the place it is applied. Polymyxin b kills or stops the growth of the bacteria causing your infection. Hydrocortisone suppresses inflammation and calms an over-active immune response throughout the body.

Clean the affected area, apply a small amount of ointment, and cover with a sterile bandage. Repeat 1-3 times daily.

Burning or stinging, Itching, Redness, Dryness, Nausea, Metallic taste, Loose motions, Stomach pain, Headache, Increased appetite and weight gain, Raised blood sugar, Difficulty sleeping, Mood change, Indigestion, Fluid retention

Use it for the short course prescribed, usually about a week. Prolonged use of a topical antibiotic breeds resistant bacteria. See a doctor if the area becomes more red, swollen, painful or spreads, or if you develop a fever — a spreading skin infection needs tablets. Clean the area gently before each application. Do not use it on large raw areas or burns unless your doctor has said to. Finish the whole course even after you feel better. Do not drink any alcohol while taking metronidazole, ornidazole or tinidazole, or for the period after the course that your doctor states — the combination causes severe flushing, vomiting and a racing heart. Report severe or watery loose motions during or after the course rather than treating them yourself. Tetracyclines stain developing teeth and are avoided in young children and in pregnancy. Antibiotics do not work against colds, flu or most sore throats, which are caused by viruses. Never stop a course of more than a few days suddenly. Your body stops making its own steroid while you take these, and abrupt withdrawal can cause a dangerous collapse. Your doctor will taper the dose. Tell any doctor treating you that you take steroids, and say so urgently if you develop a serious infection, injury or need surgery — you may need a higher dose to cope. Steroids raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor it more closely during a course. Long-term use thins bones, raises the risk of infection, cataract and glaucoma. Your doctor will monitor and may add bone protection. Chickenpox and measles can be severe in people on steroids — seek advice promptly after any contact.

No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin. Antacids, iron, zinc and calcium reduce the absorption of tetracyclines — separate them by a couple of hours. Tell your doctor if you take a blood thinner. Anti-inflammatory painkillers together with steroids markedly raise the risk of stomach bleeding. Live vaccines are generally avoided during significant steroid treatment.

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.