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Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin, also known as triple antibiotic ointment, is an antibiotic medication used to reduce the risk of infections following minor skin injuries. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] It contains the three antibiotics neomycin , polymyxin B , and bacitracin . [ 1 ]
It is also available as the combinations bacitracin/polymyxin B and neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin for use on the skin. [3] [4] Common side effects when given by injection include kidney problems, neurological problems, fever, itchiness, and rash. [1] Injections into muscle may result in significant pain. [1]
Bacitracin is primarily used as a topical preparation, as it can cause kidney damage when used internally. [3] It is generally safe when used topically, but in rare cases may cause hypersensitivity , allergic or anaphylactic reactions, especially in people allergic to neomycin .
Unfortunately, there are no ways to “remove” a tattoo at home. Skin-bleaching creams and at-home remedies won’t work and can even result in burning, scarring, and severe irritation if used ...
Bacitracin is a polypeptide antibiotic derived from a bacterium, Bacillus subtilis, and acts against bacteria through the inhibition of cell wall synthesis. [6] It does this by inhibiting the removal of phosphate from lipid compounds, thus deactivating its function to transport peptidoglycan; the main component of bacterial cell membranes, to the microbial cell wall.
Mupirocin, sold under the brand name Bactroban among others, is a topical antibiotic useful against superficial skin infections such as impetigo or folliculitis. [5] [6] [7] It may also be used to get rid of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) when present in the nose without symptoms. [6]
Bacitracin/polymyxin B (trade name Polysporin among others) is a topical antibiotic cream or ointment. [1] The active ingredients are polymyxin B , bacitracin and occasionally garamycin or gramicidin .
A 3-by-5-inch (76 by 127 mm) tattoo may contain from 1 to 23 micrograms (1.5 × 10 −5 to 0.000355 gr) of lead, but there is insufficient evidence to assess whether the metallic salts are harmful at this dosage and via this method. However, in 2005, there were no reports of metal toxicity from tattoo ink.