Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin (Topical)

Brand Names : Bactine First Aid Antibiotic, Foille, Mycitracin, Neosporin Maximum Strength Ointment, Neosporin Ointment, Topisporin

Category

• Antibacterial, topical

Description

Neomycin, Polymyxin B, and Bacitracin (nee-oh-MYE-sin, pol-i-MIX-in bee, and bass-i-TRAY-sin ) is a combination antibiotic medicine used to help prevent infections of the skin.

Neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem.

Topical neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin combination is available in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Ointment (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S.—

• Bactine First Aid Antibiotic
• Foille
• Mycitracin
• Neosporin Maximum Strength Ointment
• Neosporin Ointment
• Topisporin

Generic name product may be available in the U.S. and Canada.