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Nauyla11 · 01-28-2007, 06:18 PM

Does anyone know if it is okay to use neosporin if the dctor had given me polysporin. I ran out of it???

Victoria · 01-28-2007, 07:27 PM

I believe they are different in effectiveness. Most doctors are moving away from neosporin and using polysporin instead. I'm sure an application or two wouldn't hurt, but you'll get better healing with polysporin if I remember correctly--had this question once when one of my kids had a sore in need of healing.

sweet-t · 01-28-2007, 08:21 PM

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Neosporin (from Neo, (Greek) new + Sporos, (Greek) seed) is the product name of an antibiotic ointment produced by Pfizer used in the prevention of infection and speeding the healing of wounds. The original ointment contains three different antibiotics: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B. Other brand names for this mixture include Mycitracin and Topisporin.
Neomycin and polymyxin are effective in killing gram-negative bacteria, while bacitracin targets gram-positive bacteria; hence, this 'triple antibiotic' ointment covers for a wide range of bacteria which may infect wounds.
However, these antibiotics are generally only used topically, because they are known for causing serious side effects (such as nephrotoxicity) when used parenterally. Even when used topically, the antibiotic ointment may cause side effects; in particular, neomycin is well-known for causing allergic reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis.
Neosporin is also used as a brand name for several other U.S. products that do not contain neomycin.
Pfizer also produces a related mixture of bacitracin and polymyxin, branded Polysporin. Because neomycin is not included in Polysporin, Polysporin may be safely used in individuals with allergies to neomycin.

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Suprmama · 01-28-2007, 09:24 PM

I was told NOT to use Neosporin - save yourself the worry and buy another tube of polysporin!!

steph72 · 01-29-2007, 01:37 AM

Good question - I've used a triple antibiotic ointment on a couple of "rough" looking spots. It's probably ok, but I'd stick with your doc's advice.

june5 · 01-29-2007, 09:04 AM

Mine said no neosporin. It has more ingredients in it and are more prone to a reaction. Also from what I have heard you can build up an immunity to it.

01-28-2007, 06:18 PM	#1
Nauyla11 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sacramento, California Sign: Posts: 83 My Mood: Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Polysporin same as neosporin? Does anyone know if it is okay to use neosporin if the dctor had given me polysporin. I ran out of it??? __________________ Pre BA 36A Post BA 36C MOD Plus Unders Round Smooth Saline 125lbs 5'3" RIbcage 32" January 24, 2007

01-28-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
Victoria Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern California Sign: Posts: 784 Thanks: 207 Thanked 342 Times in 284 Posts	no I believe they are different in effectiveness. Most doctors are moving away from neosporin and using polysporin instead. I'm sure an application or two wouldn't hurt, but you'll get better healing with polysporin if I remember correctly--had this question once when one of my kids had a sore in need of healing.

01-28-2007, 08:21 PM	#3
sweet-t Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Florida Sign: Posts: 1,170 Thanks: 801 Thanked 579 Times in 462 Posts	i googled it! From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Image of the Neosporin product. Neosporin (from Neo, (Greek) new + Sporos, (Greek) seed) is the product name of an antibiotic ointment produced by Pfizer used in the prevention of infection and speeding the healing of wounds. The original ointment contains three different antibiotics: bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B. Other brand names for this mixture include Mycitracin and Topisporin. Neomycin and polymyxin are effective in killing gram-negative bacteria, while bacitracin targets gram-positive bacteria; hence, this 'triple antibiotic' ointment covers for a wide range of bacteria which may infect wounds. However, these antibiotics are generally only used topically, because they are known for causing serious side effects (such as nephrotoxicity) when used parenterally. Even when used topically, the antibiotic ointment may cause side effects; in particular, neomycin is well-known for causing allergic reactions such as allergic contact dermatitis. Neosporin is also used as a brand name for several other U.S. products that do not contain neomycin. Pfizer also produces a related mixture of bacitracin and polymyxin, branded Polysporin. Because neomycin is not included in Polysporin, Polysporin may be safely used in individuals with allergies to neomycin. I know!!

01-28-2007, 09:24 PM	#4
Suprmama Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 657 Thanks: 8 Thanked 183 Times in 143 Posts	I was told NOT to use Neosporin - save yourself the worry and buy another tube of polysporin!! __________________ SuprMama Mentor Silicone Unders November 2006 400 cc Mod Plus Pre BA 32AAA 5'6" 116# 27" ribcage Post BA 32D Breastfed 2 babies a year a piece!

01-29-2007, 01:37 AM	#5
steph72 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, Texas USA Sign: Posts: 97 Thanks: 24 Thanked 37 Times in 31 Posts	Good question - I've used a triple antibiotic ointment on a couple of "rough" looking spots. It's probably ok, but I'd stick with your doc's advice. __________________ www.justbreastimplants.com/Ciaravino/

01-29-2007, 09:04 AM	#6
june5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: maryland Sign: Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 67 Thanked 326 Times in 302 Posts	Mine said no neosporin. It has more ingredients in it and are more prone to a reaction. Also from what I have heard you can build up an immunity to it. __________________

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