i was instructed to put a non oil based antibiotic on my sons stitches, everyone that i looked at has petroleum or other oils as the inactive ingredient. can anyone tell me which brand that would be?
2006-08-30 14:33:34 · 6 answers · asked by red 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You are looking at ointments. You need a cream. Neosporin comes in both ointment and cream. It is sold over the counter. If there is none on the shelf ask the pharmacist.
2006-08-30 14:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by BUPPY'S MEME 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immediately after getting the stiches, within the first few days, use neosporin or bacitracin. Both are good. After that, just keep them dry and clean. Let the air help to heal by removing bandages at night.
2006-08-30 14:44:01 · answer #2 · answered by *Larry P. he's for me* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
always used triple antibiotic creams.clear diaper rash gels works the best,or petroleum.good luck if the Dr.told you .......but if the nurse told you then listen.......
2006-08-30 14:42:35 · answer #3 · answered by tysgrandma99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy one that says cream, not one that says ointment. Polysporin is better than neosporin.
2006-08-30 14:41:20 · answer #4 · answered by finaldx 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you may not need it...just keep it clean and the body would do the rest
2006-08-30 14:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by KingRichard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask a pharmacist
2006-08-30 14:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by bandido 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋