Polysporin Triple Ointment

POLYSPORIN TRIPLE OINTMENT

Polysporin Triple Ointment is a topical antibiotic product used for preventing infections in minor skin wounds such as cuts, scrapes, and burns. It is available over-the-counter and contains three active ingredients: bacitracin zinc, polymyxin B sulfate, and gramicidin. These ingredients work together to provide broad-spectrum coverage against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria, reducing the risk of infection in the affected area. Polysporin Triple Ointment is a popular alternative for those who are allergic to neomycin, as it does not contain this component, which is found in many other triple antibiotic ointments, such as Neosporin[1].

Reference:

1. Wikipedia. (2023, April 1). Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neomycin/polymyxin_B/bacitracin