What is Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu? Uses, warnings & side effects

What is Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025 • Published Dec 30, 2020

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Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu overview

BRAND NAMES:

Neosporin G.U. Irrigant

Generic Names:

Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu

Uses:

Prevents bladder infections caused by bacteria from an indwelling urinary catheter. An indwelling urinary catheter is a thin rubber tube that is placed and left in your bladder to drain urine out of your body.

Therapeutic Classes:

Bladder Irrigant

Forms:

Injectable

How it’s taken:

By injection

What is Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu used for?

What form(s) does Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu come in?

Injectable

What are common Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu dosages?

Ampule 1ML of 40-200000
Vial 20ML of 40-200000

Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu images - What does Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu look like?

Neomycin-Polymyxin B GU
1ml of 40-200000 ampule
Neomycin-Polymyxin B GU
20ml of 40-200000 vial

How to take Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through your urinary catheter.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through your urinary catheter.

What to do if you miss a dose of Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu

Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu contraindications - Who shouldn't take Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu?

You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to neomycin, polymyxin B, or certain antibiotics (such as amikacin, gentamicin, kanamycin, netilmicin, streptomycin, tobramycin, Garamycin®, Netromycin®, Tobrex®). You should not receive this medicine if you are pregnant.

Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu warnings

Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Pain in your side or lower back.
Ringing in your ears.

Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu interactions & what to avoid when taking Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu

Make sure your doctor knows if you are breast feeding, or if you have kidney disease.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu side effects - How does Neomycin-Polymyxin B Gu make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

Change in how much you urinate.
Ringing in your ears.
Pain in your side or lower back.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

Less Serious Side Effects

Burning or stinging of your skin around the catheter.