Neosporin H Ointment is a combination medicine used in the treatment of bacterial skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of microorganisms that cause the infection. It also blocks the production of certain chemical messengers that make the affected area red, swollen, and itchy. Neosporin H Ointment is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. Some of the common side effects include burning, irritation, redness, or itching at the site of application. If the side effects bother you or do not go away, let your doctor know. Avoid direct contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental contact, immediately rinse it with water. Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to any of the ingredients in this medicine. It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way it works but talk to your doctor before using it if you are using any similar medicine.

If you miss a dose of Neosporin H Ointment, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

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• Q. Q. What are the precautions needed to be taken while using Neosporin H Ointment??
  Ans: Neosporin H Ointment should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer periods of time than you have been advised. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side-effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient, never give it to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Neosporin H Ointment when my symptoms are relieved??
  Ans: No, do not stop taking Neosporin H Ointment and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
• Q. Q. Can I overuse Neosporin H Ointment??
  Ans: No, do not overuse Neosporin H Ointment for long periods or on large areas of skin, than recommended by the doctor. Overusing the medicine can result in too much medicine being absorbed into the body. This may lead to thinning or weakening of the skin and other serious side effects. If you are experiencing increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
• Q. Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Neosporin H Ointment??
  Ans: Keep this medicine in the packet or container it came in, tightly closed. Store it as mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.
• Q. Q. How to use Neosporin H Ointment??
  Ans: Follow the directions given by the doctor on the medicine. Apply the medicine to the affected skin areas thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected areas. Neosporin H Ointment is usually applied two or three times a day to the affected areas of skin. Wash your hands after using Neosporin H Ointment, unless it is used for treating skin infection on the hands.

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