Why are you not supposed to use Neosporin?

Why are you not supposed to use Neosporin?

Neomycin frequently causes allergic reactions of the skin called contact dermatitis. It can cause the skin to become red, scaly, and itchy. The more Neosporin you use, the worse the skin reaction gets. Neomycin is such a common allergen that it was named Allergen of the Year in 2010.

Is it safe to use Neosporin?

For instance, neomycin, an ingredient in Neosporin, has a higher risk of causing allergic reactions than other ingredients in either drug. Still, Neosporin is safe and works well for most people, like Bacitracin. It’s especially important with over-the-counter products to read the ingredients.

Should I use Neosporin on a wound?

Antibiotic ointments (such as Neosporin) help wounds heal by keeping out infection and by keeping the wound clean and moist. If your child has stitches, your doctor will tell you whether you should use an antibiotic ointment. Most cuts and scrapes heal without antibiotic ointment.

What can I use instead of Neosporin?

Petroleum jelly products, such as Vaseline, can be good alternatives to bacitracin or Neosporin. The jelly keeps wounds from drying out, which can prevent or ease itching and other unpleasant symptoms.

What should I use instead of Neosporin?

What do dermatologists recommend instead of Neosporin?

When the skin is open, it is more prone to becoming sensitized to an allergen, so even if the patient wasn’t allergic to neomycin previously, an allergy can develop late in life after prolonged exposure to Neosporin. For this reason, we often recommend Polysporin.

What is a good substitute for Neosporin?

The closest alternative to Neosporin is Polysporin. After all, it’s created by the same company that makes Neosporin. Polysporin is both sold in the U.S. and Canada.

Can you use too much Neosporin?

Try to avoid using too much extra Neosporin. Using too much will oversaturate your wound and waste the Neosporin. Avoid touching the tip of the Neosporin tube with your hands, wound, or other surfaces. Put the cap back on the tube of Neosporin as soon as possible.

Is Neosporin bad for You?

While Neosporin is generally safe to use and side-effects are rare, the following may occur: burning, redness, skin irritation. Furthermore, Neosporin can be dangerous if swallowed or put in the eyes. Very rarely will more serious side-effects occur such as fungal infection or infection of a different bacterial strain.

Does Neosporin help heal faster?

One clinical study that looked at whether Neosporin healed scrapes indicated that using this medication plus a bandage helped speed healing faster than using a bandage alone. Neosporin is believed to encourage healing by preventing infection and providing a moist environment.