I have been putting polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on a burn for the past 3-4 days. Just realized it expired in 2007/2008. Is this in any way dangerous?

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I cut myself w the end of a possibly soiled knife. Idk how deep the wound is, tiny hole. Washed w soap, added polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). Anything else I should do?

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Do you have to have a prescription for polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) eyedrops?

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A 30-year-old male asked:

I'm allergic to penicillin. Should I use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or neosporin for cuts and scrapes?

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A 38-year-old member asked:

I don't have polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) or neosporin or anything to put on before the band aid. Is there anything else that would work?

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A 57-year-old female asked:

I experienced a cat bite yesterday. The site is red and slightly swollen. What should I do other than applying Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)?

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A 19-year-old female asked:

Can I use polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on clitoral area? Vigorous stimulation has caused pain and likely small cuts morning after. How can I heal this?

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A 43-year-old member asked:

Cut inside nose, will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) work?

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A 40-year-old member asked:

I use vaseline, but it doesn't go away, is it safe to put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) on your lips?

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A 29-year-old female asked:

I got hurt on my cheek what should I do / use so i don't scar? :( ! i'm using polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin)

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A 20-year-old male asked:

Accidentally swallowed about a drop of polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) original antibiotic cream. Will anything happen to me?

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I got contact dermatitis on face/cheeks from polysporin, (bacitracin and polymyxin) and stopped using it. What can I do to make it heal faster and relieve the itch.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

I have a scrape on my face for 1 week now and it hasn't healed yet. It doesn't hurt but itches bad, what should I do? Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) made it worse

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A 38-year-old female asked:

Can i use fucidin 2% & polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) together for infected eczema patch?

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A 65-year-old male asked:

Fell today, rugburn 8cmx3cm on scalp. Using 3xstrength polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin). Daughter's wedding 3 wks. What else will heal scalp?

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A 37-year-old member asked:

Will polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) numb my lip?

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A 46-year-old member asked:

Can you put polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) drops in your eye while wearing contacts?

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A member asked:

What is the difference between Bacitin and Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) for treating nostril infection?

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Help! need to know if there's a cream like polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) to heal cuts and tears in genital area?

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