Comparing Neosporin vs Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment
| Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment (bacitracin / polymyxin b) |
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| Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment (bacitracin / polymyxin b) |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Bacterial Skin Infection. Neosporin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Bacterial Skin Infection. Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Bacterial Skin Infection
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| More about Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | More about Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment (bacitracin / polymyxin b) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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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. |
Polysporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment has an average rating of 5.5 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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| Brand Names | ||
| Other bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: Curad Triple Antibiotic, Medi-Quik, Triple Antibiotic | Other bacitracin / polymyxin b brands include: Betadine Antibiotic, Duospore, Simply Neosporin | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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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 N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Neosporin:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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