September 14, 2011 — Bacitracin and neomycin, 2 common ingredients in over-the-counter antibacterial ointments, may be selecting for a specific clone of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, ...

Because of the high rate of cross-sensitivities and cross-reactions between neomycin and other antibiotics, patients should list neomycin as a medical allergy for the rest of their lives. Advise ...

Topical- Skin infections- Per g cream contains neomycin sulfate 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 u and hydrocortisone acetate 5 mg: Apply 2-4 times/day as needed. Skin diseases also known as ...

Antibiotics are used to fight bacterial infections, and unless there is a risk that a viral infection will lead to more problems, antibiotics are not often recommended for other illnesses. However, a ...

Editor's note: This article, originally published on April 1, 2002, has been republished to include website enhancements. Numerous topical antiinfective products are available to your patients ...

Ear Infection: 4 drops of the suspension should be instilled into the affected ear 3 or 4 times daily. Ophthalmic- Instill 1 or 2 drops into the affected eyes every 3 to 4 hours. Skin diseases also ...