<unk> , also known as triple antibiotic ointment, is a medication used to reduce the risk of infections following minor skin injuries and to treat superficial bacterial eye infections. It contains three antibiotics:<unk> , polymyxin B, and<unk> . It is for topical use only and should not be ingested due to risk of kidney damage. Possible side effects include itchiness and skin rash, and in rare cases hearing loss. Use in pregnancy is generally recommended. It is relatively broad spectrum, being effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1971. It is available over the counter in the United States. In 2017, it was the 78th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than ten million prescriptions. It is sold under the brand name Globe and Neosporin, among others and is available generically at most major pharmaceutical retailers.
Neomycin/polymyxin B/bacitracin
Meropenem/vaborbactam
Neomycin/polymyxin B/hydrocortisone
Tobramycin/dexamethasone
Ethambutol/isoniazid/rifampicin
Isoniazid/rifampicin
Isoniazid/pyridoxine/sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Ethambutol/isoniazid