Question 1

is neosporin ophthalmic solution a treatment for pink eye?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Most pink eye is due to virus and neosporin, an excellent anti-bacterial, will have no effect on classic pink eye.  Your ophthalmologist can recommend the best solution for you.

Question 2

how to heal something the fastest? neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Vaseline.: I know it sounds too simple but there was actually a study performed that compared neosporin with plain vaseline petroleum jelly to determine wound healing time and also risk of infection. Vaseline was actually just as good as neosporin. Also, a side note is that neosporin and polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) can produce an allergic contact reaction in some people!

Question 3

should i use neosporin on a burn?

Accepted Answer

That's fine: For a small 2nd-degree (i.e., partial-thickness) burn, keep it clean with washing and keep it gooped up with antibiotic ointment (e.g., bacitracin, polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) neosporin, triple-antibiotic ointment) until it is healed, which will take a few days to up to 3 weeks. For the pain, use minor analgesics, such as Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. If it does not heal or seems infected, seek medical attention, .

Question 4

can i use neosporin for cement burn?

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Yes: Assuming it is not in any sensitive areas such as around the eyes, face, or genitalia.  I generally say no to using it on the face or hands because sometimes, in those areas, it can cause a chemical irritation of the skin that could be confused with cellulitis.

Question 5

does neosporin for conjunctivitis work?

Accepted Answer

Neosporin for conjun: Neosporin is an antibiotic and should be affective for the bacterial conjunctivitis if the bacteria which is causing conjunctivitis is sensitive to this antibiotic.

Question 6

should i put neosporin on an insect bite?

Accepted Answer

Ointments on bites: Insect or spider bites rarely result in infection. Using an antibiotic ointment probably won't prevent an infection. However, an ointment of any kind on the surface may help decrease pain as some bites feel worse when exposed to air.

Question 7

can you put neosporin on infected bug bites?

Accepted Answer

Bug Drug: Neosporin may help but can frequently cause a contact allergy itself. Bacitracin alone may be a safer choice. Bug bites vary depending on the insect. Many bites or stings can cause allergic reactions that may respond better to steroids such as Hydrocortisone or a stronger prescription strength. Likewise some can result in serious tissue infection that may require systemic antibiotics.

Question 8

if im allergic to neosporin can i use mupirocin?

Accepted Answer

Likely yes: If you have an allergy to one of the antibiotics in neosporin (bacitracin, neomycin, or polymixin b), you can use mupirocin, which has a different chemical structure. Some people can be sensitive to the other ingredients that could potentially be in both medications (preservatives or additives, but not usually the petroleum jelly), but this is exceedingly rare. Ask your doctor for more info.

Question 9

can i use neosporin to cure bumps inside thighs?

Accepted Answer

May not be the: Best choice. This is a triple antibiotic ointment. It's use can cause some to develop sensitivities to any of the antibiotics in it. This is especially true for neomycin. If you have boils you would want to have this medically evaluated. If you have bumps from frition - antibiotics usually aren't needed. Antibiotics would not be used for a fungal infection.

Question 10

what does an allergic reaction to neosporin look like?

Accepted Answer

Itchy rash typically: The neomycin component of neosporin is a well known and fairly common trigger of allergic contact dermatitis.  The rash is itchy, red and occurs where the medication came into contact with the skin.  The mechanism is similar to poison ivy type rash.  An allergy skin test is available if the diagnosis is in question.

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