How do you know if Neosporin is expired?
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How do you know if Neosporin is expired?
How can I read the expiration date for NEOSPORIN® First Aid Antibiotics? The expiration date can be found on the box flap and on the crimped end of the product tube.
Do ointments expire?
If you’re only a few months past the date and the product looks normal, try it. If you are years beyond, it’s worth the few dollars to get a fresh tube. Use common sense–if your cream has a funky odor, tainted color or change in appearance, toss it. If it is dried out or has been exposed to heat or humidity, toss it.
Can I use 2 year old Neosporin?
Neosporin should not be used on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
How long is antibiotic ointment good for?
Your condition will not clear faster, but the risk of side effects may be increased. Do not use this product for longer than 1 week unless directed by your doctor.
How long is Neosporin good for?
You can ask your doctor how long you should use Bacitracin or Neosporin. Do not use either product for longer than seven days unless your doctor tells you to. You use Bacitracin and Neosporin in the same way. First, clean the affected area of your skin with soap and water.
Why is Neosporin bad for wounds?
Why is Neosporin bad for wounds? Neosporin is not bad for wounds but may have gotten this reputation due to the ingredient neomycin, which some people are allergic to. However, anyone can potentially be allergic to any ingredient in Neosporin, including bacitracin, which is also the only ingredient in bacitracin.
Can Neosporin expire?
If you’re treating a wound that’s infected—it’s red, painful, and oozing pus—or if the wound still looks dirty after washing it, our experts say it’s fine to use Neosporin topical ointment within a year after it’s expired.
Why do dermatologists hate Neosporin?
So why do we dermatologists in Naples, FL—and around the country—despise this product? It’s the neomycin! Neomycin frequently causes allergic reactions of the skin called contact dermatitis. It can cause the skin to become red, scaly, and itchy.
What happens if you use expired Neosporin?
It can be, but there are other good reasons to skip this first-aid remedy. If you’re treating a wound that’s infected—it’s red, painful, and oozing pus—or if the wound still looks dirty after washing it, our experts say it’s fine to use Neosporin topical ointment within a year after it’s expired.
Can you use expired Neosporin?