Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neomycin as follows
- Discuss with your doctor regarding any previous allergic responses you experienced with antibiotics belonging to the Aminoglycoside group, such as, Amikacin and Streptomycin.
- Patients with history of antibiotic associated diarrhea must be cautious about using Neomycin. Discuss with your doctor regarding your history of the same. Report to your doctor regarding any persistent diarrhea, abdominal pain and cramping, and blood or mucus in the stool. These findings could occur even weeks after discontinuation of Neomycin and must be reported.
- Neomycin carries the risk of causing dizziness and confusion. These responses can significantly increase, if Neomycin were taken with alcohol. Avoid taking Neomycin with alcohol. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Neomycin.
- Neomycin should always be taken with adequate amount of water. Individuals low on fluid volume and in dehydration can retain the drug in the circulation longer, thus resulting in toxicity.
- Patients with history of diminished hearing and ototoxicity are at increased risk for hearing loss with Neomycin. Individuals taking Neomycin must observe a close watch regarding the same and report any changes with hearing to the physician immediately. Observe compliance with any periodical evaluation of auditory functions ordered.
