Neosporin – H

Drug Name:

Polymyxin B Sulphate 10000 units, Neomycin Sulphate 3400 units, Hydrocortisone 10 mg per 1 ml Ear Drops

Category:

International Brand: Otosporin

Otosporin

Details

Polymyxin B Sulphate 10000 units, Neomycin Sulphate 3400 units, Hydrocortisone 10 mg per 1 ml Ear Drops are used to treat ear infections. These ear drops are available internationally by the name of Otosporin. In India, you can find them by the name of Neosporin – H.

 

Purpose:

  • It is a prescription medicine used to treat ear infections such as swimmer’s ear caused by bacteria.
  • These eardrops have antibiotics Polymyxin and Neomycin which discourage the growth of bacteria.
  • An anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that is hydrocortisone is also mixed in this medication which reduces the discomfort and swelling in the ear.
  • It is meant for Otic use.
  • Otosporin can also be used to treat superficial bacterial infections present in the auditory canal of the ear.

 

Dosage:

  • Recommended use of Polymyxin B Sulphate 10000 units, Neomycin Sulphate 3400 units, Hydrocortisone 10 mg per 1 ml Ear Drops should be for 10 days for the most effective results.
  • This medication can be used 3-4 times a day.
  • Maximum four drops should be poured at once.
  • For children, three drops are sufficient because of the smaller size of their ear canal.

 

Side effects:

  • Neosporin – H can lead to skin sensitization.
  • Nephrotoxicity and Ototoxicity are rare side effects of these ear drops.
  • There can be itching, irritation, burning, and redness in the ear.
  • Other uncategorized side effects of Polymyxin B Sulphate 10000 units, Neomycin Sulphate 3400 units, Hydrocortisone 10 mg per 1 ml Ear Drops include skin atrophy, miliaria, striae, and maceration of the skin.

 

Precautions and measures:

  • If you’re allergic to gentamicin, prednisone, polymyxin, or dexamethasone you should inform your doctor about it clearly.
  • If there’s a hole in your eardrum, herpes simplex, middle ear infection, or varicella, you should only take this medication of Polymyxin B Sulphate 10000 units, Neomycin Sulphate 3400 units, Hydrocortisone 10 mg per 1 ml Ear Drops if prescribed by your doctor.
  • Safety and effectiveness among children of 2-16yrs of age is unknown.
  • If the condition is not improved even slightly in 7 weeks of using Neosporin – H, you should inform your doctor.

 

Interactions:

Do not use these ear drops if you’ve or you’ve had external canal disorder as there might be a reverse effect of this medication.

 

Storage:

  • These ear drops should be stored between 20°C and 25°C of temperature.
  • Neosporin – H ear drops should be kept away from moisture, light, and dampness.
  • Keep it away from pets and toddlers.

Do not use expired medication.