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Is it ok to use neosporin on a blocked milk duct and them pump the mil and give to baby?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

NEOSPORIN: NOT A GREAT IDEA TO USE NEOSPORIN ON A BLOCKED MILK DUCT AND THEN PUMP THE MILK AND GIVE IT TO THE BABY! NO, NO, NO . . .

Answered 8/15/2015

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