Neosporin

American  

[nee-oh-spawr-in, -spohr-] / ˌni oʊˈspɔr ɪn, -ˈspoʊr- /

Pharmacology, Trademark.

1. a brand name for a solution primarily used in the local treatment of skin and eye infections.

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Example Sentences

"When we compared the gene expression in the nose, Neosporin stimulated genes whereas those people who had Vaseline did not."

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2024

Iwasaki cautioned against the idea that people swabbing their noses with Neosporin will be a cure-all in the future.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2024

“I later became a physician and was Dr. Nieporent. However, I was often called ‘Dr. Neosporin.’

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2022

For two weeks, I applied Neosporin + Pain Relief ointment with a cotton swab to each infected toenail and the surrounding cuticle.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 27, 2022

I have cotton balls in my nostrils, an ice pack on my eye, and Neosporin on the cut on my nose.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell