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A member asked:
Is it safe to use hydrogen peroxide and neosporin on a cut when you are on blood thinners?
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Yes, but poor choice: Neosporin has Bacitracin and neomycin in it.; many people are allergic to both of those products. Peroxide is good for cleaning wounds and killing bacteria. Neosporin does kill bacteria, however, if you develop a rash on neosporin, then stop that topical. None of these topicals affect blood thinners.
Answered 11/11/2018
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