Product Overview. Provides dual antibiotic infection protection and soothes painful minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.

This cream from the #1 doctor-recommended brand not only helps fight infection for 24 hours, but also soothes and reduces pain without any sting.

Do not use large amounts of this medication or apply this more often or for a longer period than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but the risk of side effects may be increased. Do not use this product for longer than 1 week unless directed by your doctor.

It's the neomycin! Neomycin frequently causes allergic reactions of the skin called contact dermatitis. It can cause the skin to become red, scaly, and itchy. The more Neosporin you use, the worse the skin reaction gets.

The first aid ointment is also formulated with pramoxine hydrochloride to help soothe and reduce pain from minor wounds for maximum-strength relief.

Apply a small amount (about the size of the tip of your finger) to the affected area(s) 1 to 3 times daily.

Keep the wound covered and use ointment You should also keep the area moist to help prevent scarring. Applying NEOSPORIN® + Pain, Itch, Scar Open link in new window helps minimize the appearance of scars, prevent infection, and relieve itching and pain.

It's used to prevent skin infections in minor cuts and burns, and to relieve pain temporarily for people 2 years and older.

Use the ointment for as many days as recommended on the label or by your doctor, even if your symptoms start getting better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if they get worse while using Neosporin.

Use the ointment for as many days as recommended on the label or by your doctor, even if your symptoms start getting better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if they get worse while using Neosporin.

You should also stop using NEOSPORIN® and call your doctor if your symptoms do not disappear within one week of using your chosen product1. You should not apply NEOSPORIN® to a child's diaper area, especially if the surface of the skin is broken or raw1.

How to Make Scars Less Visible

1. Medicated Creams or Gels. 1/12. Over-the-counter skin medications such as creams or gels can help.
2. Silicone Gel. 2/12.
3. Zinc Supplements. 3/12.
4. Scar Massage. 4/12.
5. Injections. 5/12.
6. Chemical Peel or Dermabrasion. 6/12.
7. Laser Therapy. 7/12.
8. Microneedling. 8/12.