home > drugs a-z list > cortisporin ointment (neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates, bacitracin zinc, and hydrocortisone) drug center

Cortisporin Ointment

font size

Cortisporin Ointment Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Cortisporin Ointment Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

For the treatment of corticosteroid responsive dermatoses with secondary infection. It has not been demonstrated that this steroid-antibiotic combination provides greater benefit than the steroid component alone after 7 days of treatment. (See WARNINGS.)

Read the complete drug monograph for Cortisporin Ointment »

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Cortisporin Ointment Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat skin infections. This product contains neomycin, bacitracin, and polymyxin, antibiotics that work by stopping the growth of bacteria. It also contains hydrocortisone, an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid that works by reducing swelling and itching.

This medication treats only bacterial skin infections. It will not work for other types of skin infections (e.g., infections caused by fungi, viruses). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: This medication is for...

Read the complete consumer information for Cortisporin Ointment »

What is Cortisporin Ointment Consumer Information?

Warnings - Uses - How to Use - Side Effects - Precautions - Drug Interactions and More

Cortef - User Reviews

Cortef User Reviews

Now you can gain knowledge and insight about a drug treatment with Patient Discussions.

Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Cortef sorted by most helpful. Patient Discussions FAQs

Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.


Women's Health

Find out what women really need.