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Neosporin

Bacitracin zinc + Neomycin sulfate + Polymyxin b sulfate

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The generic name of this medication is bacitracin/neomycin/polymyxin and brand names are Lanabiotic and Neosporin.

Neosporin is manufactured by Johnson & Johnson Co.,

The active ingredients of this medication are Neomycin; Polymyxin B Sulfate; Bacitracin Zinc. The inacative ingredients include base of cocoa butter; cottonseed oil; olive oil; sodium pyruvate; and tocopheryl acetate.

It is primarily used in the treatment and prevention of infections caused due to minor cuts; scrapes; and burns.
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17 Nov 2013 I have lichen planus on the tops of my feet, hands, and vaginal. I was using cortisone creams with no change, so I started using original Neosporin and the ones on my feet and hands are almost gone, and the vaginal lichen planus that had horrible itching and burning is GONE!
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08 Jan 2012 Works well for preventing infections. I have not experienced any side effects while using this medication.
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04 Jan 2012 Helps prevent my cuts from becoming infected and relieves those wounds that are already infected.
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11 Oct 2011 I would recommend neosporin to anyone children and adults for the treatment of minor cuts and or scrapes
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06 Oct 2011 good emergency medication
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