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  • Neomycin sulfate, dexamethasone, and thiabendazole topical (brand name Tresaderm®) is a combination antimicrobial (neomycin), antifungal (thiabendazole), and steroid (dexamethasone) medication used to treat infections and inflammation of the skin, ears, and anal glands in cats and dogs. It may be used “off label” or “extra label” in other animals and for other conditions. Neomycin sulfate, dexamethasone, and thiabendazole topical comes in ointment form.

  • Neomycin topical is an antimicrobial medication, usually in a combination product, used to treat bacterial infections of the skin. It is used to treat surface skin infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. Neomycin topical comes in ointment form.

  • Neomycin, isoflupredone, and tetracaine (brand names Neo-Predef with Tetracaine, Tritop), is a combination antibiotic (neomycin), steroid (isoflupredone), and local anesthetic (tetracaine) used in the treatment of certain superficial infections. It is labeled for use in cats, dogs, and horses to treat certain types of skin and ear infections. It may be used"off label" or "extra label" to treat other conditions or in other species.

  • Neomycin, polymyxin B, bacitracin topical is a combination antimicrobial medication used to treat bacterial infections of the skin. It is used to treat surface skin infections in cats, dogs, and other animals. Neomycin, polymyxin B, bacitracin topical comes in ointment form.

  • Neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethasone ophthalmic, also known as neopolydex (brand name Maxitrol), is a combination antimicrobial and steroid anti-inflammatory medication used to treat certain types of bacteria (gram-positive and gram-negative). It is used to treat eye infections and eye inflammation. Neomycin/polymyxin B/dexamethasone ophthalmic comes in liquid eye drop and ointment forms. Avoid use in pets with eye ulcers.

  • Nitenpyram is used to treat flea infestations on cats and kittens older than 4 weeks of age and greater than 1 kg (2.2 lbs) in body weight. This medication kills adult fleas. It is not effective against flea eggs. Nitenpyram may be combined with other medications as part of a comprehensive flea-control program.

  • Nitrofurantoin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial urinary bladder infections. It is typically used as a second-line antibiotic, when broad-spectrum antibiotics have not cleared the infection. It is used “off label” or “extra label” in veterinary medicine. Nitrofurantoin comes in capsule or liquid forms given orally. Never use in food-producing animals or animals intended for food.

  • Nitrofurazone topical (brand names Fura-Septin®, Furazone, others), is an antimicrobial used to treat surface bacterial infections, wounds, and skin ulcers in dogs. Some products may be labeled for use in cats. Nitrofurazone topical comes in ointment and powder forms. It is prohibited for use in food-producing animals.

  • Nystatin is an antifungal antibiotic. It is used to treat oral or gastrointestinal tract infections. It can also be used to treat Candida skin infections.

  • Nystatin combinations (brand names Panalog®, Cortalone®, Animax®, Derma-vet®, Quadritop®, Dermalog®, Dermalone®, EnteDerm®, Resortin®) are applied topically to the skin and are used on and off label to treat skin lesions in cats, dogs, and other mammals.