Classes
DEA Class; OTC
Common Brand Names; Neosporin Plus Pain Relief Ointment, TriBiozene Ointment
- Antibacterials, Topical
Description
Neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin elicit bacteriostatic activity
Pramoxine provides local anesthetic effect
Indications
Indicted for the treatment of Skin Infection Prevention
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Effects
Allergic contact dermatitis
Warnings
Ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity possible if treating large surface area or chronic use
Pregnancy and Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: unknown if neomycin, polymyxin B, or bacitracin excreted in breast milk; systemic absorption of topical lidocaine has been reported
Maximum Dosage
Adults
Apply small amount to cleansed wound 1-3 times/day; not to exceed 1week
Pediatric
Apply small amount to cleansed area 1-3 times/day; not to exceed 1week
How supplied
Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin/pramoxine
topical ointment
- (3.5mg/10,000units/500units/10mg)/g