Generic name: neomycin [ nee-oh-MY-sin ]
Brand names: Mycifradin, Neo-Fradin, Neo-Tab
Dosage form: oral tablet (500 mg)
Drug class:Aminoglycosides
What is neomycin?
Neomycin is an antibiotic that is used to prevent bacterial infection in the intestines. Neomycin is also used to reduce the symptoms of hepatic coma.
Neomycin is sometimes given with another antibiotic.
Neomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Neomycin can harm your kidneys or cause hearing problems. Hearing loss may be permanent if you take too much neomycin or take it for longer than recommended.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take neomycin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or other inflammatory bowel disease;
a blockage in your intestines; or
an allergy to similar antibiotics such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, paromomycin, streptomycin, or tobramycin.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
kidney disease;
