This product contains three antibiotics: neomycin, polymyxin B and bacitracin that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Triple antibiotic is used to prevent and treat minor burns, cuts or scrapes on the skin. The ointment/cream is most effective when applied after cleaning the affected area.
Common side effects are itching, skin rash, redness, swelling, or other sign of irritation not present before use of this medicine.