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Meclofenamate + Neomycin

Severity: Minor

Meclofenamate and Neomycin: minor interaction.

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For healthcare professionals — reference only. This page is a brief summary, not medical advice and not a substitute for official labeling or clinical judgement. Always verify before prescribing or dispensing.

Summary

NSAIDs can reduce aminoglycoside renal clearance, noted mainly in preterm infants. Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, so relevance is small.

What this interaction means in plain words

Meclofenamate and Neomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.

Evidence level: Low

Why it happens

NSAID-related reduction in renal perfusion lowers aminoglycoside clearance.

What to do

No routine action; monitor renal function in neonates or patients with renal impairment.

What to ask your pharmacist

  • Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
  • Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?

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Frequently asked questions

Can I take Meclofenamate with Neomycin?

MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Meclofenamate and Neomycin have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. NSAIDs can reduce aminoglycoside renal clearance, noted mainly in preterm infants. Oral neomycin is poorly absorbed, so relevance is small.

How serious is the interaction between Meclofenamate and Neomycin?

MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No routine action; monitor renal function in neonates or patients with renal impairment.

What other medicines interact with Neomycin?

MediHelp also lists interactions of Neomycin with, for example, Amikacin, Amphotericin b deoxycholate, Capreomycin. The full list is on the Neomycin page.

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