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Generic Formulation

Neomycin Sulphate

Indication

Neomycin Sulfate is a broad-spectrum antibiotic belonging to the aminoglycoside class . It is active against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including Escherichia coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter, Pasteurella, Staphylococci, and Listeria spp. . Specific indications vary by species: Calves: Used to treat calf diarrhea and calf scour . Poultry & Pets: Effective against bacterial enteritis, salmonellosis, colibacillosis, fowl cholera, and infectious coryza . Fish & Shrimp: Used to treat open sores, internal swelling, loss of color, body distortion, body and fin rot, general bacterial infections, guppy disease, and furunculosis

Side Effects

Neomycin is classified as a potentially nephrotoxic (kidney-damaging) drug . Because of this, it must be used with extreme caution if administered concurrently with other potentially nephrotoxic medications, such as cephalosporin antibiotics, Amphotericin B, Vancomycin, Polymyxin B, or diuretics like Frusemide

Pregnancy & Lactation

Neomycin should not be used during pregnancy or lactation

Dose Guidance

CattleOral

Dose

10 – 20

ml/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

HorseOral

Dose

5 – 15

mg/kg

Frequency

q24h

Duration

SwineOral

Dose

7 – 12

mg/kg

Frequency

q12h

Duration

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