Neosporin

Purpose of Neosporin

Neosporin is an over-the-counter medication used to prevent infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

Active Ingredients

  • Bacitracin 400 units
  • Neomycin 3.5 mg
  • Polymyxin B 5,000 units

Inactive Ingredients

Cocoa butter, cottonseed oil, olive oil, sodium pyruvate, vitamin E, white petrolatum

 

Neosporin FDA Warning

For external use only.

Do not use:

  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
  • in the eyes
  • over large areas of the body

Ask a doctor before use if you have:

  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns

Stop use and ask a doctor if:

  • you need to use longer than 1 week
  • condition persists or gets worse
  • rash or other allergic reaction develops

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions

  • Clean the affected area.
  • Apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily.
  • May be covered with a sterile bandage.

Pediatric Use

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Other Information About Neosporin

Store at room temperature between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77° F).