What is the difference between Polysporin and Neosporin?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on April 8, 2025.
Neosporin contains neomycin which is not present in polysporin.
Polysporin is the brand name for a product containing bacitracin zinc and polymyxin B sulfate.
Neosporin is the brand name for a product containing bacitracin zinc, polymyxin B sulfate and neomycin sulfate.
They are both antibiotics used to treat infections and are available in several topical dosage forms ie eye drops, cream etc.
See: https://www.drugs.com/pro/neosporin.html
https://www.drugs.com/pro/polysporin.html
See also:
Aimovig
Learn about Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) a once-monthly, injectable medication that can be ...
Nurtec ODT
Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) is used to treat acute migraines and prevent episodic migraines, by ...
Botox
Botox is used for cosmetic purposes and to treat overactive bladder symptoms, urinary incontinence ...
Vyepti
Vyepti (eptinezumab-jjmr) is used for the preventive treatment of migraine. Includes Vyepti ...
Depakote
Depakote is used to treat various types of seizure disorders. Learn about side effects ...
Topamax
Topamax (topiramate) is used to prevent seizures in adults and children and to prevent migraine ...
Emgality
Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) is a CGRP antagonist for the preventive treatment of migraine and for ...
Inderal
Inderal (propranolol) is used to treat angina, high blood pressure and heart rhythm disorders ...
Ajovy
Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm) is a preventive migraine treatment. Includes Ajovy side effects ...
Valproate Sodium
Valproate Sodium is used for epilepsy, seizure prevention, seizures
Related medical questions
Drug information
Related support groups
- Polysporin (9 questions, 11 members)
- Neosporin (8 questions, 11 members)