Indications
Helps prevent bacterial infection, and treats certain other skin problems.
Brand Names
Neosporin Neo To Go
Neosporin Plus Maximum Strength
Neosporin
Polysporin
Mycolog-II
Vytone
Dermazene
Ala-Quin
Dek-Quin
Cortisporin
First Aid &
Burn Cream
Polytracin
Good Samaritan Healing Ointment
Neosporin Plus
Quality Choice Triple Antibiotic Plus
When You Should Not Take The Medication
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of its ingredients. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about ingredients in the antibacterial combination that you are using. This medicine should not be used to treat a skin problem caused by a virus, or to treat whole body infections.
How To Store And Dispose Of This Medicine
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of the used medicine container and any leftover medicine after you have finished your treatment. You will also need to throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.
Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.New or worsening redness, burning, itching, or swelling in the area where the medicine is applied.
New or worsening skin rash.
Signs of wound or skin infection: increasing pain, redness, swelling, or drainage of fluid or pus that is cloudy, brown, green, or foul-smelling.
Unexplained fever.
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Skin dryness.If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
