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Is neosporin safe to use frequently during pregnancy? roughly 1-3 times a day, 4-5 times a week for 10 weeks? im particularly concerned with the ingredient neomycin. unfortunately ive become quite clumsy during pregnancy.

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Neosporin: Not sure what being "clumsy during pregnancy" has to do with taking Neosporin, but topical Neosporin is considered not to be adversely effecting pregnancy.

Answered 10/5/2018

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A member asked:

Is neosporin safe to use frequently during pregnancy? roughly 1-3 times a day, 4-5 times a week for 10 weeks? im particularly concerned with the ingredient neomycin. unfortunately ive become quite clumsy during pregnancy.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Berryman answered

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