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Neosporin (Neomycin Sulfate / Polymyxin B Sulfate / Bacitracin Zinc Ophthalmic) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions have occurred with the anti-infective components of NEOSPORIN Ophthalmic Solution. The exact incidence is not known. Reactions occurring most often are allergic sensitization reactions including itching, swelling, and conjunctival erythema (see WARNINGS). More serious hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported rarely.

Local irritation on instillation has also been reported.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED NEOSPORIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Neosporin. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Neosporin side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-05

Patient: 52 year old female weighing 69.0 kg (151.7 pounds)

Reactions: OFF Label USE, Incision Site Complication, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Lesion, Application Site Erythema, Skin Atrophy, Skin Tightness

Suspect drug(s):
Neosporin

Other drugs received by patient: Unspecified Antibotic; Unspecified Antibotic; Unspecified Antibotic; Unspecified Antibotic



Possible Neosporin side effects / adverse reactions in 52 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-14

Patient: 52 year old female weighing 69.0 kg (151.7 pounds)

Reactions: OFF Label USE, Incision Site Complication, Skin Exfoliation, Skin Lesion, Application Site Erythema, Skin Atrophy, Skin Tightness

Suspect drug(s):
Neosporin

Other drugs received by patient: Unspecified Antibotic; Unspecified Antibotic; Unspecified Antibotic; Unspecified Antibotic



Possible Neosporin side effects / adverse reactions in 61 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-28

Patient: 61 year old female weighing 113.4 kg (249.5 pounds)

Reactions: OFF Label USE, Swelling Face, Pharyngeal Oedema, Dyspnoea, Hypersensitivity

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Neosporin
    Dosage: end of a finger's worth
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Prophylaxis
    Start date: 1996-01-01

Neosporin
    Dosage: end of a finger's worth
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Rash
    Start date: 1996-01-01

Neosporin
    Dosage: end of a finger's worth
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Thermal Burn
    Start date: 1996-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Insulin; Metformin HCL



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Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2011-07-19

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