Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Neomycin as follows:
- Neomycin should be avoided or used with extreme caution in individuals placed on fluid limitations, such as, patients with congestive heart failure, as Neomycin should be taken with liberal amounts of water intake.
- Neomycin intake can increase the risk for skin rash, ranging from mild to severe exfoliating rash and blisters. Individuals with history of extreme skin rashes and taking Neomycin should be aware of this response and observe a close watch on the same.
- Watch out for any continuing or worsening signs and symptoms of infection, to report to your doctor immediately, so that, a change in plan could be considered.
- Do not change the dose on Neomycin without consulting your doctor.
- If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose scheduled. Do not take an extra dose to try making up for the missed dose. Notify your doctor and other health care personnel regarding your dose noncompliance.
