Daily OTC Pearl: Neosporin

OTC/Lifestyle Pearl of the Day: Neosporin

Indication: Neosporin helps prevent infection of minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Insight:

• Neosporin is available without a prescription for self-medication.
• Do not use this product over large areas of the body.
• This product contains neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin, which are antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria.
• This medication prevents/treats only bacterial skin infections.
• It will not work for other types of skin infections (e.g., infections caused by fungi, viruses).
• Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
• Application is usually 1 to 3 times a day to the affected area.

Sources:

• Neosporin (Neo-Bac-Polym) Topical: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing - WebMD
• neosporin ointment - Google Search