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What is the difference between polysporin and polytopic?
is polytopic the same as polysporin
What is the difference between Polytopic ointment and Polysporin ointment?
There is no difference in them. Both havebacitracin and polymyxing antibiotics in them.
What does Polysporin do?
Polysporin is an antibiotic ointment.
What does one use for Polysporin?
Polysporin is an antibiotic cream or ointment. It is used to treat certain types of infections that may be caused by bacteria. Most of the times, it is the doctor that will recommend how to use Polysporin.
What is the difference between polysporin and neosporin?
Neosporin is an antibiotic with three components...neomycin sulfate, polymixin B sulfate and bacitracin. If this combination is in ointment form, many times you will find it called "triple antibiotic ointment" or it's Trade name, Neomycin. Polysporin is a combination of two antibiotics, bacitracin zinc and polymixin B sulfate. By combining the three antibiotics, one may treat or prevent a wider range of bacterial infections. For more information see the Related Link. If you are allergic to penicillan, you should use Polysporin, instead of Neosporin to avoid potential hives.
Can you put polysporin on your lips?
yeah
Can you apply polysporin on your lips?
Yes
What is polysporin used for?
minor cuts burn wound
Is triple antibiotic ointment and polysporin ointment the same?
No...triple antibiotic (neosporin) is bacitracin, neomycin, & polymixin B. Polysporin is bacitacin and polymixin B. Very similar though, just not identical!
Does polysporin work on cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a virus, and polysporin is not active against viruses, so it won't work for cold sores.
Can bacitracin be used in place of polysporin?
Bacitracin can be used as an alternative to Polysporin, but there are important differences to consider. Polysporin contains two antibiotics (bacitracin and polymyxin B) that work together to provide a broader spectrum of bacterial coverage, while bacitracin alone targets specific bacteria. If the infection is caused by bacteria susceptible to bacitracin, it may be effective; however, for broader coverage, Polysporin is typically preferred. Always consult a healthcare professional before making any substitutions in antibiotic treatments.
Is cephalosporin n polysporin associated?
Cephalosporins and Polysporin are both types of antibiotics, but they belong to different classes. Cephalosporins are a type of beta-lactam antibiotic, while Polysporin contains two antibiotics: polymyxin B and bacitracin. They can be used to treat different types of infections, but they are not directly associated with each other in terms of their chemical structure or mechanism of action.
