Neomycin; Polymyxin B bladder irrigation

What is this medication?

NEOMYCIN; POLYMYXIN B (nee oh MYE sin; pol i MIX in B) is a combination of an aminoglycoside antibiotic and a polymyxin antibiotic. It is used to help prevent urinary tract infections in the bladder.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Neosporin GU

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

•bladder problems

•kidney disease

•other chronic illness

•an unusual or allergic reaction to neomycin, polymyxin, other antibiotics or medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives

•pregnant or trying to get pregnant

•breast-feeding

How should I use this medication?

This medicine is for continuous irrigation of your bladder. It is usually given in a hospital by a health care professional.

If you are to receive this medicine at home, your doctor or health care professional will give you additional instructions.

Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

Interactions are not expected.

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Your doctor or health care professional will monitor your condition.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•bladder, urinary tract burning, stinging

•change in amount or color of urine

•genital, urinary tract itching

•hearing loss

•muscle weakness

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

Keep out of the reach of children.

You will be instructed on how to store this medicine, if needed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date on the label.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.