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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

Does that mean we should all be applying Neosporin to our noses in high-risk situations?

From Salon Apr. 27, 2024

“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

He said he first noticed a “strange looking bump” under his eye that he tried treating with Neosporin.

From Seattle Times Mar. 24, 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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