Because it has many moisturizing, skin-healing oils in its ingredients, Neosporin may temporarily tame irritation and also heal areas of damaged, broken skin.

You should never apply medication, including antibacterial ointment, to your vagina without speaking to your doctor first.

Background: Bacterial skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) have traditionally responded well to treatment with beta-lactam antibiotics (e.g., penicillin derivatives, first- or second-generation cephalosporins) or macro-lides.

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Neosporin should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised periods of time. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient and never be given to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.

Triple antibiotic ointment Most commonly known as the over-the-counter treatment Neosporin (Johnson & Johnson), these ointments are used to treat minor skin infections caused by cuts and scrapes, and they commonly include neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin.

No, do not stop taking Neosporin and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Follow the directions given by the doctor on the medicine. Apply the medicine thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Neosporin is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Neosporin, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.

POLYSPORIN^® First Aid Antibiotic Ointment is the #1 Dermatologist Recommended First Aid Ointment. It is a double antibiotic, containing Bacitracin and Polymyxin B. It helps prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns. It does not contain Neomycin.

Only Neosporin eliminated the infection after 2 applications (at 16 and 24 hours). Both the antibiotic ointment and the wound protectant led to faster wound healing by about 4 days compared with the antiseptics or no treatment.

Neosporin, which contains topical antibiotics, is not likely to cure a fungus. Lotrimin Ultra contains butenafine, an antifungal ingredient, so it should have helped.

Alternatives. Petroleum jelly products, such as Vaseline, can be good alternatives to bacitracin or Neosporin. The jelly keeps wounds from drying out, which can prevent or ease itching and other unpleasant symptoms.

Any of the antibiotics in Neosporin can cause an allergic reaction. Neomycin allergy is the most common and it appears that more people are becoming sensitive to Neomycin. Most allergic reactions affect only area treated with Neosporin (allergic contact dermatitis).

Ask your healthcare provider before using if you have an open wound, a deep or puncture wound, an animal bite, or a serious burn. If you do not see wound healing after one week, contact your healthcare provider. Do not use bacitracin or Neosporin if you are allergic to the ingredient(s).

This combination product is used to treat minor wounds (e.g., cuts, scrapes, burns) and to help prevent or treat mild skin infections. Minor skin infections and wounds usually heal without treatment, but some minor skin wounds may heal faster when an antibiotic is applied to the affected area.

Clean and dry the affected skin area. If you are using the ointment, wash your hands first. Then apply a small amount of medication (no more than can fit on your finger tip) in a thin layer on the skin and rub in gently, usually 1 to 3 times a day. Wash your hands after applying the ointment.

When to Use Neosporin Neosporin is an over-the-counter (OTC) triple-antibiotic ointment containing three separate antibacterial agents: neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin. 2 Triple-antibiotic ointments are commonly used on minor cuts and abrasions to prevent infection and encourage healing.

Neosporin and Polysporin Our skin is very sensitive, and people can develop an allergy to bacitracin zinc and gramicidin slowly, over time, and they might not even notice. The initial allergic reaction is often delayed, sometimes up to a week, so patients dont make the connection.

This medication is a mild corticosteroid.

No, Neosporin will not be more effective if overused. Overusing the medicine can result in too much medicine being absorbed into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.