Pronunciation (bas i TRAY sin, nee oh MYE sin, pol i MIKS in bee, & pra MOKS een)

U.S. Brand Names Neosporin + Pain Ointment [OTC]; Spectrocin PlusTM [OTC]

Synonyms Neomycin, Bacitracin, Polymyxin B, and Pramoxine; Polymyxin B, Neomycin, Bacitracin, and Pramoxine; Pramoxine, Neomycin, Bacitracin, and Polymyxin B

Therapeutic Category
Antibiotic, Topical
Use Prevention and treatment of susceptible superficial topical infections and provide temoporary relief of pain or discomfort

Contraindications Hypersensitivity to bacitracin, neomycin, polymyxin B, pramoxine, or any component of the formulation

Warnings/Precautions For external use only; not for use over large areas of the body or for longer than 1 week.

Usual Dosage Children 2 years and Adults: Apply 1-3 times/day to infected areas; cover with sterile bandage if needed

Dosage Forms Ointment, topical: Bacitracin 500 units, neomycin base 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units, and pramoxine hydrochloride 10 mg (15 g, 30 g)
Spectrocin PlusTM: Bacitracin 500 units, neomycin base 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units, and pramoxine hydrochloride 10 mg (30 g)

Neosporin + Pain Ointment: Bacitracin 500 units, neomycin base 3.5 mg, polymyxin B sulfate 10,000 units, and pramoxine hydrochloride 10 mg (15 g, 30 g)