does polysporsin ointment for cuts have lead in it and is it posion when tasted?

Answer 1

NO,it does not contain any lead. Polysporin ointment contains antibiotics polymyxin B sulfate and bacitracin zinc in a special white PETROLATUM base.Other inactive ingredients may include cocoa butter, cotton seed oil, olive oil, sodium pyruvate, and vitamin.

YES, it can be a poison if taken ORALLY. Topical ointments contain level of active ingredients that could provide sufficient amounts penetrating the skin.The entire amount of active ingredients in the ointment will not be completely absorbed. If taken orally all active ingredients may be absorbed readily. That could possibly cause an overdose if large amount of ointment is ingested.

Another hazardous content of the ointment is its main base PETROLATUM. Be reminded that petrolatum is a hydrocarbon which can be TOXIC if ingested. Other inactive ingredients may not be suitable for ingestion as well.

Overall, ingesting an ointment is dangerous for the risk of overdosage of the active ingredients, for the toxic effects mainly from its base and other ingredients which are prepared solely for topical use,and it can possIbly cause some level of mucosal irritation.

For that reason, topical preparations including ointments are not intended for oral use. In case of accidental ingestion health care provider or poison control center should be contacted at once.

(Tasting it would mean taking just a little amount, if so, it possibly could cause some discomforts but will not produce toxic effects. Ingestion of LARGE amount however is another story - definitely it can TURN AS A POISON then. Anyone who accidentally took a large amount should seek medical attention AT ONCE even no symptoms manifested yet.)