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For local use in the treatment of infections caused by pyogenic organisms, in particular S. aureus, the proteus group of bacteria, coliforms and P. aeruginosa. The treatment of bacterial infections of the skin and mucous membrane caused by susceptible bacteria. These include such conditions as pyoderma, folliculitis, paronychia, sycosis barbae, and impetigo. Also useful in controlling secondary bacterial infections in skin carcinoma, burns, eczemas, contact dermatitis, seborrhea, acne, psoriasis, varicose ulcers, and neurodermatitis.
Soframycin SKIN belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Soframycin SKIN ophthalmic preparations are used to treat infections of the eye.
Soframycin SKIN is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Otic/Aural
Posttraumatic or pre- and postoperative otitis externa
Adult: As 0.5% drops: Use as directed.
Ophthalmic
Conjunctivitis, blepharitis and blepharoconjunctivitis
Adult: As 0.5% ointment. Apply 2-3 times daily into the affected eyes.
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin infections
Adult: As sulfate: Apply 1% dressing onto affected area.
Soframycin SKIN sulfate oral preparations are contraindicated in the presence of intestinal obstruction and in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to the drug.
Patients with a history of hypersensitivity or serious toxic reaction to other aminoglycosides may have a cross-sensitivity to neomycin.
Soframycin SKIN sulfate oral preparations are contraindicated in patients with inflammatory or ulcerative gastrointestinal disease because of the potential for enhanced gastrointestinal absorption of neomycin.
Co-admin of gramicidin with Soframycin SKIN reduces the risk of selecting resistant bacteria.
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What are the possible side effects of Soframycin SKIN?
The following adverse effects may occur : transient burning, stinging, dryness of the nasal mucosa and sneezing.
As with other topical nasal decongestants, palpitations, tachycardia, cardiac arrythmias, increase in blood pressure, headache, light-headedness, nervousness, insomnia, blurred vision, drowsiness and CNS depression are a possibilitywith high doses.
A component of neomycin that is produced by Streptomyces fradiae. On hydrolysis it yields neamine and neobiosamine B. (From Merck Index, 11th ed)