NEOMYCIN SULFATE vs TOBREX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 22, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. NEOMYCIN SULFATE and TOBREX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	NEOMYCIN SULFATE	TOBREX
Rating	48/100	68/100
Pharmacy pays	~$25.36 /30	$1.08 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	NEOMYCIN SULFATE	TOBRAMYCIN
Manufacturer	Teva	Sandoz
Dosage forms	Topical, Tablet	Topical
Drug class	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial	Aminoglycoside Antibacterial
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	None
Treats	Escherichia Coli Infections, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Bacterial Skin Diseases	Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections

neomycin sulfate tobrex

Rating

48/100

68/100

Pharmacy pays

~$25.36 /30

$1.08 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

NEOMYCIN SULFATE

TOBRAMYCIN

Manufacturer

Teva

Sandoz

Dosage forms

Topical, Tablet

Topical

Drug class

Aminoglycoside Antibacterial

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Escherichia Coli Infections, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Bacterial Skin Diseases

Infectious Bone Diseases, Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudomonas Infections

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Neomycin Sulfate or Tobrex?

By our independent rating, Tobrex scores higher — 3.4 vs 2.4 out of 5 for Neomycin Sulfate. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

What is the difference between Neomycin Sulfate and Tobrex?

Neomycin Sulfate contains Neomycin Sulfate, while Tobrex contains Tobramycin — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.