Neopred 20mg Tablet
Salt Composition
Neomycin (20mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Neopred 20mg Tablet is a type of antibiotic used to prevent infection before or after certain intestinal surgeries and to treat a certain type of coma seen in patients with liver disease (hepatic encephalopathy).
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Neopred 20mg Tablet should be taken orally as per the dosage and schedule prescribed by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food. Use this medicine regularly to derive maximum benefit from it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. These are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if you find these side effects bother or worry you. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any previous history of allergy to it or any other medicine in the past. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Neopred 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
diarrhea nausea vomiting
Breastfeeding Warning
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Pregnancy Warning
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
How it works
Neopred 20mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works in liver disease by killing the ammonia-producing bacteria. The liver normally breaks down ammonia but in liver disease this function may be impaired allowing it to enter the brain. Neopred 20mg Tablet prevents this by affecting bacteria's production of certain proteins that are necessary for their survival. This ultimately kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Quick Tips
Neopred 20mg Tablet is used to sterilise the bowel before surgery. It may also be used to prevent impairment of brain function in severe liver disease. Your doctor may regularly monitor your kidney function and your hearing while you are taking this medicine. Inform your doctor if you experience any hearing loss, ringing sensation, dizziness or unsteadiness during treatment.
