Neosporin (from Neo, (Greek) new + Sporos, (Greek) seed) is the product branding & formulas now owned by Johnson & Johnson of an antibiotic over-the-counter topical created under Warner-Lambert Consumer Healthcare, now a part of Pfizer. It is used in the prevention and fighting of infection and speeding the healing of wounds, although the use of antibiotics has raised common concerns.
The original ointment contains three different antibiotics: ba...
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