For instance, neomycin, an ingredient in Neosporin, has a higher risk of causing allergic reactions than other ingredients in either drug. Still, Neosporin is safe and works well for most people ...

Q. I am severely allergic to latex, nickel and Neosporin. Now I am off work for two weeks due to a huge ulcerated lesion on my left knuckle. I had a small paper cut, applied Neosporin and covered ...

It’s possible to have an allergic reaction to Neosporin, which can result in hives and red rashes. This sort of reaction can not only increase discomfort and itchiness during the tattoo healing ...

Dear Reader: All antibiotics, either in oral form or in topical applications, have the potential for causing acute allergic reactions. Neosporin is, as you discovered, one of the worst.

While Neosporin is safe for most people to use, it can sometimes cause an allergic reaction. Other antibiotic ointments and petroleum jelly may work just as well as Neosporin for minor wounds.