What to use instead of neosporin
- when should you not use neosporin
- when should you not use neosporin on a wound
- when should you not use neosporin on a cut
- when to not use neosporin
Neosporin ointment
How long does neosporin take to absorb!
Neosporin is a great choice for treating minor injuries at home, but it's not your only option for wound care
- Neosporin — aka triple antibiotic ointment — is a topical medication that helps prevent infection.
- While Neosporin is safe for most people to use, it can sometimes cause an allergic reaction.
- Other antibiotic ointments and petroleum jelly may work just as well as Neosporin for minor wounds.
When you get a minor skin injury — like a small cut from cooking, a scraped knee, or a cat scratch — you might reach for Neosporin, a common over-the-counter first aid ointment.
Neosporin is a good option to keep on hand for those minor scrapes, cuts, and burns that are not worthy of going to the ER or clinic for treatment, says Dr.
Samuel Hetz, Medical Director of Concept Medical.
But Neosporin isn't your only option for treating minor wounds, and in some cases, you may want to opt for another topical ointment.
Read on for more details on the benefits and drawbacks of Neosporin, how to use it to treat minor wounds, and when you might want to choose
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