Definitions for Neosporin
neosporin

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1. Neosporinnoun

   trade name for a topical drug containing several antibacterials; used as an ointment for skin irritations and in the form of eyedrops for minor eye infections

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1. Neosporinnoun

   An ointment used to prevent bacterial infection and speed healing

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1. neosporin

   Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin, also known as triple antibiotic ointment, is a medication used to reduce the risk of infections following minor skin injuries. It contains three antibiotics: neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin. It is for topical use only and should not be ingested due to risk of kidney damage.Possible side effects include itchiness and skin rash, and in rare cases hearing loss. Use in pregnancy is generally recommended. It is relatively broad spectrum, being effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria.The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1971. It is available over the counter in the United States. In 2020, it was the 409th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 100 thousand prescriptions.

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1. neosporin

   Neosporin is an over-the-counter, topical antibiotic ointment commonly used to prevent infections and promote healing in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns. It contains three types of antibiotics (neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin) and works by killing or inhibiting the growth of bacteria on the skin.

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1. Neosporin

   Neosporin is the non-antibiotic product branding and formulas now owned by Johnson & Johnson of an over-the-counter topical antibiotic ointment created under Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare, now a part of Pfizer. Neosporin is marketed for the prevention and fighting of infections and speeding the healing of wounds. However, there is little data supporting these claims, and in clinical trials, Neosporin is not more effective than simple petroleum jelly. There is also significant concern that use of Neosporin contributes to the emergence of antibiotic resistant bacteria. In the US, the only large market for Neosporin, the ointment has been shown to promote the prevalence of MRSA bacteria, specifically the highly lethal ST8:USA300 strain.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Neosporin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Neosporin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Neosporin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Neosporin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neosporin
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5. ^ Wikidata
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