Question 1

do you think i should put neosporin in my eye for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

No: Most "pinkeye" or conjunctivitis is actually viral, so eye drops, including antibiotics, are usually not effective. Viral conjunctivitis tends to run it's course in 7-10 days. It can be very contagious, spreading from one eye to the other or to other people. Hand washing is essential. To be certain it is not a more serious bacterial or fungal infection, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 2

how can i clean neosporin  topical from my eye?

Accepted Answer

Wash eye with water: Wash your eyes with fresh water.But why were you using Neosporin topical ointment.It is prescribed for infection and usually does not need to be cleaned as after you stop using it washes out with normal tear production.But you can wash your eyes with preferable distilled water

Question 3

is it safe to use neosporin on your eyes?

Accepted Answer

NO: Unless you are talking about neosporin ophthalmic ointment, regular neosporin is not for use in the eyes. Even on skin, neosporin and mycitracin are triple antibiotic ointments that can stimulate an allergic reaction in as many as 10% of the population with continued use. Then you look like there's an infection, and end up using even more, which simply makes the wound look worse. For eye, see md.

Question 4

can you use neosporin on a cut or scratched eye ?

Accepted Answer

Not advisible: Ingredients in neosporin can cause an allergic reaction in the eye. Also, the formulation is designed for the skin not the eye so it will burn. There are much more effective and generically available ointments, see your eye doctor. Besides which, before being evaluated, you cannot be sure the problem is even bacterial.

Question 5

if got allegric reacton to neosporin does the dark eye circles go away after i stop using it ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Swelling and any discoloration of the eyelid skin will usually go completely away after stopping the medication that you were allergic to.  It may take several weeks, but be patient.

Question 6

could you use neosporin for eye stye?

Accepted Answer

Yes but  .   .  ..: Neosporin and a variety of other topical antibiotics can be used but none of these will have any effectiveness as the antibiotic will not penetrate.  Instead used very warm packs 5 times per day for 5 minutes each application.

Question 7

do you think i can use neosporin for an eye stye?

Accepted Answer

Home treatment: A stye is a bacterial infection of the eyelid  (usually staph). Antibiotic drops are not necessary!
Warm compresses will allow the stye to drain very promptly.

Question 8

can i put neosporin on a cut near the eye of my 5 wk old?

Accepted Answer

Ask your provider.: A five-week-old baby is so new! check with your doctor about this. They may want to see your baby 'in person' and assess what kind of cut this is, and whether further care is needed.

Question 9

could you put a tiny bit of neosporin in your eye or around your eye to stop pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Pink eye: Not if otc medicaton. Only use eye care provider prescribed meds near, around or in the eyes.

Question 10

is neosporin bad for your face? can it help minor acne issues? can it also help reduce rincles under your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Other uses: Neosporin is a good antibiotic for cuts and scrapes.  It has no effect on acne which is deeper in the tissues and the drug cannot get to the infected areas.  It also will not have any effect on wrinkles or facial blemishes.  Consult a dermatologist for a better solution to these problems.

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