Comparing Neosporin vs Triple Antibiotic
Neosporin | Triple Antibiotic |
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Neosporin (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | Triple Antibiotic (bacitracin / neomycin / 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. Triple Antibiotic 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 Triple Antibiotic (bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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. |
Triple Antibiotic has an average rating of 8.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Neosporin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Triple Antibiotic side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: Curad Triple Antibiotic, Medi-Quik, Triple Antibiotic | Other bacitracin / neomycin / polymyxin b brands include: Curad Triple Antibiotic, Medi-Quik, Neosporin | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
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 | |||||||||
Category N
Not classified
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Category N
Not classified
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Neosporin:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Triple Antibiotic:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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