Neosporin Skin Powder is used for Cuts Wounds Bacterial infections Antibiotic resistance Bacterial infection Contusions Diarrhea Ulcers Wound Eye infections and other conditions Neosporin Skin Powder may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide Neosporin Skin Powder contains Neomycin Polymyxin B Sulphate and Zinc Bacitracin as Active ingredients Neosporin Skin Powder works by preventing the bacterial growth by stopping the production of essential protein in the bacterial cells killing the sensitive bacteria stopping the growth of certain bacteria

Let your doctor know if you are sensitive to Bacitracin Neomycin Polymyxin B or other medications Aminoglycoside antibiotics like Neomycin are highly absorbed when applied on burned skin and can also cause kidney problems Let your doctor know if you have kidney disease myasthenia gravis neuromuscular disease or Parkinson s disease a brain disorder that affects movement before using Neomycin Prolonged use of Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm can cause an overgrowth of other microorganisms like fungi and develop bacterial resistance Bacterial keratitis an infection of the cornea and ocular infections eye infections may also develop when topical eye products of Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm get contaminated by patients with eye diseases Avoid contacting Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm dispensing containers with eyes eyelids fingers and other surfaces to prevent contamination Avoid applying Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm cream on sunburns lesions blisters and open wounds Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm contains Neomycin which may have harmful effects on the baby hence Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor s supervision Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother If you apply Neosporin Dusting Powder 10 gm to breasts or nipples for treatment wash it off while nursing your baby