How to Use Triple Antibiotic Ointment
What is the best way to use Triple Antibiotic Ointment? Here are some tips. Read the label to learn what it is, then follow the instructions. Do not use this medication for more than recommended. The label may contain errors. If symptoms persist, contact your doctor immediately. You should never use this medication without a prescription. It should only be used for the condition it was prescribed for.
Always wash your hands before applying the medicine to the affected area. Apply a small amount to the fingertip and rub it gently into the skin. Repeat this step as necessary until the infection has cleared. If you are using a spray, shake the container well before using. Apply a small amount on the affected area at least once a day. You may need to cover the area with sterile bandage until the medication works.
Bacitracin is a commonly used topical antibiotic ointment. FDA approved in 1948, it is often used for minor cuts and burns. It is also used as an intramuscular injection to treat infantile streptococcal pneumonia and empyema. Bacitracin is made from a mixture of closely related cyclic polypeptide antibiotics that have both bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties.
Neomycin, polymyxin, and bacitracin are all common antibiotics available as ointments. They kill bacteria and prevent them from spreading in minor cuts and scrapes. However, this medicine should be used only by healthy people. People who are allergic to bacitracin or neomycin should avoid using it. Pregnant women should also consult their doctor before using Triple Antibiotic.
