Neomycin/polymyxin B (Injection)

Introduction:

Neomycin (nee-oh-MYE-sin), Polymyxin B (pol-ee-MIX-in B)

Prevents bladder infections caused by bacteria from an indwelling urinary catheter. An indwelling urinary catheter is a thin rubber tube that is placed and left in your bladder to drain urine out of your body.

Brand Name(s):

Neosporin G.U. Irrigant

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through your urinary catheter.
• A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.
• Your doctor will need to check your urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
• Change in how much you urinate.
• Pain in your side or lower back.
• Ringing in your ears.

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Burning or stinging of your skin around the catheter.

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor: