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A member asked:

What should i use if i'm allergic to polysporin and neosporin and bactroban (mupirocin).?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Neosponrin allergy: That is three different items sold for topical use or eye or ear use. Your doctor has substitures if you need them for these areas.

Answered 10/20/2020

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