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Antibiotic

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Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Kareway Product, Inc.
Label updated
2018-03-22
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
NEOMYCIN SULFATE
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Active ingredient (in each gram)

Neomycin Sulfate 3.5mg

Purposes

First aid antibiotic

Uses

First aid to help prevent infection in minor

  • cuts
  • scrapes
  • burns
Warnings

For external use only

Do not use
  • in the eyes
  • over large areas of the body
  • if you are allergic to any of the ingredients
  • longer than one week unless directed by a doctor
Consult a doctor in case of
  • deep or puncture wounds
  • animal bites
  • serious burns
Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • the condition persists or gets worse
  • a rash or other allergic reaction develops
Keep out of reach of children

In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Directions
  • adults and children 2 years of age and older:
    • clean the affected area
    • apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finer) on the area 1 to 3 times daily
    • may be covered with a sterile bandage
  • children under 2 years of age:  ask a doctor
Other information
  • store at room temperature
Inactive ingredients

Liquid paraffin, Cethanol, Squalane, Purified lanolin, White petrolatum, Cetearyl alcohol, Tocopheryl acetate,

Methylparaben, Propylparaben

Package label
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Antibiotic Ointment

DailyMed Set ID: 474fab45-bfca-47d0-ba54-971d764ff951 · Version 4
NDC: 67510-0066