Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Neomycin belongs to the family of medicines called antibiotics. Neomycin topical preparations are used to help prevent infections of the skin. This medicine may be used for other problems as determined by your doctor.
Neomycin topical preparations are available without a prescription.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2023
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