Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin
Information about Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin
Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin Uses
Fluocinolone acetonide+Neomycin is used in the treatment of skin infections.
How Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin works
Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin is a combination of two medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide and Neomycin which treat skin infections. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Neomycin is an antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by preventing the synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions.
Expert advice for Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin
- Fluocinolone acetonide + Neomycin must be applied as a thin layer on the affected area as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor.
- Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
- Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2-4 weeks of treatment.