What is the action and efficacy of neomycin ointment?

Neomycin ointment can be used for skin and mucous membrane infections caused by sensitive bacteria, with the effect of killing gram-positive and negative bacteria on the skin surface. Neomycin ointment belongs to the topical antibacterial drugs, it is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, belongs to the broad-spectrum antibiotics, for most of the gram-positive bacteria and negative bacteria have better antibacterial effect. It can be used for limited, primary pyoderma, such as superficial folliculitis, deep pustules and impetigo, and can also be used for limited secondary pyoderma, such as infected eczema-like dermatitis, infected dermal ulcers, abrasions, etc., and the use of neomycin ointment alone has a relatively good therapeutic effect. It is especially important to remember that neomycin ointment is most effective against staphylococcal infections. Clinical indications are for anti-inflammatory and antiseptic purposes, and it can be used for skin and mucous membrane infections caused by sensitive bacteria. In addition, it is also relatively effective for secondary infections. Neomycin ointment needs to be applied topically, can not be taken internally, its adverse reactions are relatively mild, but may still cause skin allergies, if skin allergies need to stop using immediately. Some patients can also cause skin allergic reactions after use, external use of this drug may cause nephrotoxicity and ototoxic effects, it is recommended to take under the guidance of a professional doctor.