Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Hydrocortisone (Topical)

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not use longer than you have been told. A second infection may happen.
• Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not use to treat diaper rash.
• Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using neomycin, polymyxin B, and hydrocortisone while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

• Store at room temperature.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

Excipient information presented when available (limited, particularly for generics); consult specific product labeling.

Cream, External:

Cortisporin: Neomycin 3.5 mg, polymyxin B 10,000 units, and hydrocortisone 0.5% per g (7.5 g) [contains methylparaben, propylene glycol]

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection: Treatment of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection.

Hypersensitivity to neomycin, polymyxin B, hydrocortisone, or any component of the formulation; tuberculous, fungal, or viral lesions of the skin (herpes simplex, vaccinia, and varicella); application to external ear canal if eardrum is perforated; ophthalmic administration

Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses with secondary infection: Topical: Apply a thin layer 2 to 4 times daily. Therapy should be discontinued when control is achieved; if no improvement is seen, reassessment of diagnosis may be necessary

Store at 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).

For additional information, see hydrocortisone (topical).