Comparing Bactrim vs Neosporin
| Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) |
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| Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) |
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Prescription only
Bactrim is an effective combination antibiotic; however, it may not be suitable for those with kidney or liver disease or folate deficiency. The risk of side effects may be higher in the elderly... View more |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Bacterial Skin Infection. Neosporin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Bacterial Skin Infection
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| More about Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim) | More about Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | ||||||||
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Bactrim has an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from a total of 619 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect. |
Neosporin has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 50% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
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| Other sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim brands include: Bactrim DS, Bactrim IV, Bactrim Pediatric, Bethaprim, Bethaprim Pediatric, Co-trimoxazole, Septra, Septra DS, SMZ-TMP DS, Sulfatrim Pediatric View more | Other bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: Curad Triple Antibiotic, Medi-Quik, Triple Antibiotic | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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14 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 463 drugs are known to interact with Bactrim:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Neosporin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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July 30, 1973 |
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