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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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The otter swim instructors say they were told to downplay the bites as “just animal things” and to offer Neosporin and a bandaid.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 2, 2026

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

From Salon Apr. 27, 2024

“We know from the dose response that we did in animals that we probably need to give humans more Neosporin, or neomycin,” she said.

From Salon Apr. 27, 2024

After reading about using Neosporin, I tried my over-the-counter three-antibiotic cream.

From Seattle Times Feb. 21, 2024

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

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