Product Details

Product Information of Neo-Medrol Lotion

Who should NOT take this medication?

Neomycin – methylprednisolone topical should not be used by anyone who:

• is allergic to neomycin, to methylprednisolone, or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• has chickenpox
• has herpes simplex
• has other skin infections that do not respond to neomycin
• has tuberculosis of the skin
• has vaccinia

precautions or warnings for this medication?

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use this medication.

Irritation: If signs of skin irritation or sensitivity develop, stop using the lotion and contact your doctor.

Overgrowth of organisms: During prolonged or repeated treatment with neomycin, other bacteria or fungi may be allowed to overgrow. If your condition does not improve or worsens while taking this medication, contact your doctor.

Pregnancy: Although skin-applied corticosteroids have not been reported to have an adverse effect during pregnancy, the safety of their use has not been fully established. Talk with your doctor about using the medication during pregnancy.

Children: When skin-applied corticosteroids are used for a prolonged period of time, sufficient absorption into the blood circulation can occur and lead to slowing of growth.

What other drugs could interact with this medication?

There may be an interaction between neomycin – methylprednisolone topical preparations and any of the following:

• other topical medications that contain ingredients that have irritating effects

If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.