Overview Of Over-The-Counter Antibiotics

Neomycin

Neomycin appears to be used in a few over-the-counter ointments for the skin. These ones may contain other antibiotics as well, such as bacitracin. Neomycin ointments may prevent infection. They also seem to help increase how fast minor burns, cuts, and scrapes heal. It may work on sores too. Patients should consider washing their hands before and after applying this type of ointment. A thin layer appears to be appropriate. Large amounts used on broken skin may trigger side effects. These effects seem to include hearing loss and kidney issues if the patient's body absorbs too much. This may be by kidney disease patients should talk to their doctor about this type of ointment first. Other side effects may be skin redness, irritation, burning, and itching. Patients may want to report these right away.

Neomycin ointment may not be safe to use on a child's diaper area. If a doctor does believe it is needed, the child does not seem to be able to wear a tight diaper. Tight diapers could make the child absorb more ointment than is safe. Pregnant women may need to ask their doctor about this antibiotic first as well.

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