Generic name:bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B (topical) [ BAS-i-TRAY-sin, NEE-oh-MYE-sin, POL-ee-MIX-in-B ]
Brand names: Medi-Quik, Neosporin, Triple Antibiotic
Drug class:Topical antibiotics
What is Neosporin?
Neosporin are antibiotics that kill bacteria on your skin.
Neosporin (for the skin) is a combination medicine used as a first aid antibiotic to prevent infections in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns on your skin.
Neosporin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to bacitracin, neomycin, or polymyxin B.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
chronic ear infections; or
a ruptured (torn) eardrum.
It is not known whether Neosporin topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether bacitracin, neomy...
