Polysporin

Polysporin (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to help prevent infections from cuts, scrapes, and/or burns.

Polysporin may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Wash your hands before and after applying Polysporin.

Polysporin is applied to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily. Clean the affected area before using this medicine. The area where the medicine is applied may be covered with a sterile bandage.

Do not use Polysporin longer than 1 week unless your doctor tells you to.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all directions on the label and package.

Use exactly as directed.

You should not use Polysporin if you are allergic to it.

Do not use Polysporin in your eyes and on large areas of your body.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if Polysporin is safe to use if you have:

• deep or puncture wounds;
• animal bites; or
• serious burns.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using Polysporin and call your doctor immediately if:

• you need to use this medicine for more than 1 week;
• your condition does not improve or gets worse; or
• you develop a rash or any other allergic reaction.

Less serious side effects might happen more often, and you may not experience any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at the same time.

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Avoid using other medications on the areas you treat with Polysporin unless your doctor tells you to.

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use, but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.