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 Ointment. The exact incidence is not known. Reactions occurring most often are allergic sensitization reactions including itching, swelling, and conjunctival erythema (see WARNINGS). More serious hypersensivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have been reported rarely.

Local irritation on instillation has also been reported.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO NEOSPORIN

Possible Neosporin side effects / adverse reactions in 60 year old female

Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2007-01-24

Patient: 60 year old female weighing 68.0 kg (149.6 pounds)

Reactions: Dermatitis

Suspect drug(s):
Neosporin

Other drugs received by patient: Valacyclovir HCL; Fexofenadine HCL

Possible Neosporin side effects / adverse reactions in 53 year old male

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-01-30

Patient: 53 year old male weighing 122.5 kg (269.4 pounds)

Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Pain in Extremity, Expired Drug Administered, Rash, Thermal Burn

Suspect drug(s):
Neosporin
    Dosage: finger tip amount twice daily, topical
    Administration route: Topical
    Indication: Wound
    Start date: 2006-11-30
    End date: 2006-12-15

Neosporin

Other drugs received by patient: Metformin HCL; Allopurinol Sodium; Atenolol; Gabapentin; Tricor; Centrum (Minerals Nos, Vitamins Nos); B Complex (Nicotinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamin; Cephalexin

Possible Neosporin side effects / adverse reactions in 22 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2007-03-02

Patient: 22 year old female weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)

Reactions: Dermatitis Contact, Impaired Healing, Drug Interaction, Blister, Rash Pruritic

Suspect drug(s):
Neosporin
    Indication: Pain
    Start date: 2007-02-02
    End date: 2007-02-09

Neosporin
    Indication: Skin Laceration
    Start date: 2007-02-02
    End date: 2007-02-09