Neosporin ?

[Chocolate Moose]

As you all know, I had a small burn and then a bunch of mosquiteo bites and with skimpy summer clothes being what they are, I wanted to give my boo-boos a hand in healing up quickly, so I started Neosporning them twice a day.

It helped a lot and most of them are quite healed up at this point, but then I read the label; that you're not supposed to use it for more than a week without a doctor's advice.

I wonder why ...........

[nuisance]

Re: Neosporin ?

People Develop A Rash Fairly Often With Neosporin, Because Of The Neomycin In It. It Your Not Having A Rash, I'd Go Ahead And Use It. But.... If It Looks Infected Call Your Doc For Antibiotics, There's A Rx Ointment Called Bactroban Or Altabax (it's More Expensive, Newer) That Will Take Care Of The More Harsh Bacteria If The Neosporin's Not Doing It.

[nuisance]

Re: Neosporin ?

And, Most Things Are Fairly Well Healed After A Week

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Neosporin ?

Okay, I got it. Thanks.

[Needers]

Re: Neosporin ?

My friend swears by "Honey" for a burn. I dont know about putting it on the the Boo-Boos tho. Her daughter got a bad grease burn, and it healed up without scarring. Suppose to be a natural antibiotic

[night-angel]

Re: Neosporin ?

As long as the sugar concentration of the honey stays above 60% then it can be bactericidal. However, if the honey gets watered down from a 'juicy' wound, then it will cause bacteria to grow. I wouldn't take the chance.

[nuisance]

Re: Neosporin ?

Not to change the subject, I remember years ago, when I was a pharmacy tech, we'd make up a paste of granulated sugar and betadine solution to put on patients bed sores in the nursing home. Just a little FYI! lol

[Cindy]

Re: Neosporin ?

Hey Nu, are these (Bactroban Or Altabax) prescription or OTC???

[Sabine]

Re: Neosporin ?

Cindy, she called it Rx in her earlier post.

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Neosporin ?

I asked my dermy for Batroban and the pharmacist wouldn't give it to us. Said it's for kids only ......

[nuisance]

Re: Neosporin ?

It's prescription only, but Bactroban is for all ages. They be wrong! Tell 'em I said so!!

[Chocolate Moose]

Re: Neosporin ?

wish i could... that stuff is magic !!!

[Cindy]

Re: Neosporin ?

LMAO! I saw that RX and even registered the RX and then went right on and asked my question anyway! Definitely had a blonde moment!