Neosporin Ointment

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

Neosporin Ointment Overview

Updated: May 18, 2015

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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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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Manufacturer

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Company

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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