Heres what you should know before using Neosporin inside your nose or in another sensitive area.
What Is Neosporin?
The ointment contains three different types of antibiotic ingredients:neomycin,polymyxin B, andbacitracin.
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Can You Use Neosporin Inside the Nose?
The product has warnings against using it inside the nose, eyes, or mouth.
It should be used cautiously, in very small amounts, said Dahl.
I have been recommending my patients to use it for many years.
What Are the Benefits of Putting Neosporin in Your Nose?
By itself, Neosporin will not prevent or treat viral infections like COVID-19 and influenza.
Are There Risks of Using Neosporin in the Nose?
If too much Neosporin is used in the nasal cavity, you could accidentally inhale it or swallow it.
Thats a problem because it is not meant to be ingested, said Dahl.
It should be used cautiously, in very small amounts.
There are prescription versions of Neosporin that are regularly prescribed for nasal infections, dry nose, and nosebleeds.
They are also recommended after nasal surgery, to help with healing, said Dahl.
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