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My son has stitches. dr told me if the surgical tape fell off then just put neosporin on it. all i have is bacitracin. will that be ok to use?
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Mgt: The ointment can be used until you buy Neosporin since your PCP recommended this ointment.
Answered 9/26/2015
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Yes: I consider it interchangeable for neosporin for the use you have in mind.
Answered 3/23/2017
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