Neosporin Ointment

Neosporin provides infection protection. It may help minimize the appearance of scars.

Neosporin Ointment Overview

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Neosporin ointment is an over the counter medication used to prevent infection. Neosporin ointment belongs to a group of drugs called antibiotics. These work by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication comes in an ointment and is applied up to 3 times a day.

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What are you taking Neosporin Ointment for?

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  • Other
  • Bacterial Infections
  • Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous
  • Escherichia Coli Infections
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Haemophilus Infections
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy
  • Klebsiella Infections
  • Meningitis, Bacterial
  • Otitis Externa
  • Pseudomonas Infections
  • Skin Diseases
  • Skin Diseases, Bacterial
  • Soft Tissue Infections
  • Staphylococcal Infections
  • Streptococcal Infections
  • Urinary Bladder Diseases
  • Wounds And Injuries

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  • Less than a week
  • A couple weeks
  • A month or so
  • A few months
  • A year or so
  • Two years or more

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Generics

Neosporin Ointment consists of multiple generic medications. The generic medications are listed below.

Bacitracin

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Neomycin

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polymyxin B

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Neosporin Ointment Drug Class

Neosporin Ointment is part of the drug class:

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