Best OTC Antibiotic Ointment (Neosporin vs Bacitracin vs Triple Antibiotic)

There are many different over-the-counter antibiotic ointments available for purchase from pretty much any pharmacy or store out there. But which one is the best? Is there a best? What is the difference among them? In each gram of bacitracin ointment , there is 500 units only. Nothing else. For Neosporin , each gram contains the following: - neomycin 3.5mg - polymyxin B 5000 units - bacitracin 400 units For Triple Antibiotic , each gram contains: - neomycin 3.5mg - polymyxin B 5000 units - baci…

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DIY Cortisporin Ointment for Treatment of Inflamed Skin Infections / Lesions

Cortisporin ointment is a fantastic ointment I often prescribe for any inflamed skin lesions or skin infections involving the nose, ear, face, and neck. After all, it contains 3 different antibiotics (bacitracin, neomycin, and polymyxin B) to address any infection as well as a steroid (hydrocortisone) to help with swelling, redness, inflammation, and pain. Once upon a time, this prescription ointment was very easy to prescribe and was never on backorder. However, over the past 1-2 years, it see…

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