Neosporin H Ear Drop
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Product introduction
Neosporin H Ear Drop is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It kills and prevents the growth of infection-causing bacteria. This way it provides relieves from various symptoms caused by the infection.
Neosporin H Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Use it in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor or as instructed in the label.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and stinging sensation immediately after instilling. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Neosporin H Ear Drop is to be used only in the affected ear. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Read the label carefully for instruction before you use the medicine. Wash your hands before using this medicine. Do not use too much or too little. Use it in the exact dose as prescribed by the doctor or as instructed in the label.
Use of this medicine may cause burning, irritation, itching, and stinging sensation immediately after instilling. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. However, if they persist or get worse, inform your doctor. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, immediately rinse it with water.
Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine or if you are taking any other medication. It is advised not to drive or operate heavy machinery immediately after using this medicine as it may cause temporary blurring of vision and may affect your ability to drive.
Uses of Neosporin H Ear Drop
Benefits of Neosporin H Ear Drop
In Treatment of Ear infection
Neosporin H Ear Drop is used to treat infections in the ear caused by bacteria. It stops the growth of bacteria causing infection and helps relieve swelling, redness and itching in the ears. Use Neosporin H Ear Drop once or twice a day for 7 to 14 days, or as prescribed by the doctor. Your symptoms might improve after using Neosporin H Ear Drop. However, make sure to complete the full course of treatment. This will ensure that the infection is completely cured and prevent it from returning.
Side effects of Neosporin H Ear Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Neosporin H
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
How to use Neosporin H Ear Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the ear without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside ear.
How Neosporin H Ear Drop works
Neosporin H Ear Drop is a combination of two medicines: Polymyxin B and Neomycin. Polymyxin B kills bacteria by destroying the bacterial cell membrane. Neomycin stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Together, they eradicate your infection effectively.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Neosporin H Ear Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Neosporin H Ear Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Neosporin H Ear Drop?
If you miss a dose of Neosporin H Ear Drop, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Neosporin H Ear Drop to cure your ear infection and improve your symptoms.
- Use it twice a day (in the morning and the evening). If your symptoms are particularly severe, your doctor may suggest you use them up to four times a day.
- To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface. If it does, squeeze out two or three drops straightaway onto some tissue and rinse the tip with saltwater.
- Along with using Neosporin H Ear Drop, give a warm compress to your eyes/ears to get relief from itching and other discomforts.
- Take care to avoid spreading the infection from one eye/ear to the other, and to other members of your family. Washing your hands regularly (particularly after touching your eyes/ears) and not sharing towels or pillows will help to prevent the infection from spreading.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTOLOGICALS
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Neosporin H Ear Drop
Thrice A Day
46%
Once A Day
24%
Twice A Day
21%
Four Times A *
9%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using Neosporin H Ear Drop for?
Bacterial inf*
82%
Others
18%
*Bacterial infections
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
37%
Average
32%
Poor
30%
What were the side-effects while using Neosporin H Ear Drop?
No Side Effec*
67%
Increased sal*
17%
Uncoordinated*
17%
*No Side Effect, Increased saliva production, Uncoordinated body movements
How do you take Neosporin H Ear Drop?
With or witho*
76%
With food
19%
Empty stomach
5%
*With or without food
Please rate Neosporin H Ear Drop on price
Average
44%
Expensive
35%
Not Expensive
20%
FAQs
How long does Neosporin H Ear Drop takes to work?
Usually, Neosporin H Ear Drop starts working soon after applying it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Can I stop applying Neosporin H Ear Drop when I feel better?
No, do not stop applying Neosporin H Ear Drop and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Neomycin Sulphate, Polymyxin B Sulfate and Hydrocortisone Ear Drops. Mumbai, India: GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Limited; 2018. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Medscape. Polymyxin B. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2017] (online) Available from:
- PubChem. Neomycin. [Accessed 17 Apr. 2017] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Dr. Annie Besant Road, Mumbai - 400 030
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Neosporin H Ear Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: May, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Neosporin H Ear Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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